archdiocese

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Etymology

Ultimately from Medieval Latin archdiocesis, variant of archidioecēsis, from archi- (“chief, main”) + Late Latin dioecēsis, q.v., equivalent to arch- +‎ diocese.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/, /-siːz/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɑɹt͡ʃˈdaɪəsɪs/, /-siːz/

Noun

archdiocese (plural archdioceses)

  1. (Christianity) An area administered by an archbishop; the ecclesiastical hierarchy of this area, also under the archbishop.

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