BISHOPRIC

diocese, bishopric, episcopate

(noun) the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

bishopric (plural bishoprics)

A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.

The office or function of a bishop.

Synonyms

• diocese

Source: Wiktionary

Bish"op*ric, n. Etym: [AS. bisceoprice; bisceop bishop + rice dominion. See -ric.]

1. A diocese; the district over which the jurisdiction of a bishop extends.

2. The office of a spiritual overseer, as of an apostle, bishop, or presbyter. Acts i. 20.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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