French word

diocèse

Pronunciation

IPA/djosɛz/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiocese

Example

Le diocèse de cette ville est très ancien.

The diocese of this city is very old.

Illustration for diocèse (diocese)

More examples

Le diocèse a annoncé la date d'une cérémonie.

The diocese announced the date of a ceremony.

Core concept

A mapped church territory gathered under one bishop's authority.

Similar words

paroisse: A small religious district serving one church and its surrounding community.
église: A building used for worship, weddings, and other religious ceremonies.
curé: A priest responsible for a particular parish.

Definition in French

Territoire administratif d'une Église chrétienne placé sous l'autorité d'un évêque.

Word origin

Diocèse comes through Old French from Latin dioecesis, borrowed from Greek dioikēsis for administration or management.

Usage tips

  • Diocèse is masculine, so standard forms include le diocèse and ce diocèse.

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