diocese
Syllabification: (di·o·cese)
Pronunciation: /ˈdīəsis, -ˌsēz, -ˌsēs/
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Definition of diocese
noun ( plural dioceses)
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French diocise, from late Latin diocesis, from Latin dioecesis 'governor's jurisdiction, diocese', from Greek dioikēsis 'administration, diocese', from dioikein 'keep house, administer'
