diocese
/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/
DAꞮ · ə · sɪs (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
Etymology
From Middle English diocise, from Old French diocese, from Late Latin diocēsis, from Latin dioecēsis (“district under a governor”), from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioíkēsis, “internal administration”).
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