diócesis

diocese

noun DYOH-seh-sees Rare

Origin: From Greek dioikesis ('administration, province').

Usage Note

Diócesis is an invariable noun — the plural is also diócesis (no change). It denotes the territorial ecclesiastical unit under a bishop's authority. The corresponding adjective is diocesano/a. Do not confuse with parroquia (parish), which is the smaller unit within a diocese.

Examples

"El obispo visitó todas las parroquias de su diócesis."

Natural Translation

The bishop visited all the parishes in his diocese.

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