diocese
/ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dioceses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An ecclesiastical territory administered by a bishop.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “diocese” mean?
An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
Is “diocese” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.