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DIOCESE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word diocese. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word diocese. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DIOCESE

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bishopric
nounn
noun

• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

episcopate
nounn
noun

• the term of office of a bishop

• the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

• the collective body of bishops

• the office and dignity of a bishop

archbishopric
nounn
noun

• the territorial jurisdiction of an archbishop

archdiocese
nounn
noun

• the diocese of an archbishop

patriarchate
nounn
noun

• the jurisdiction of a patriarch

• a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line

prelacy
nounn
noun

• prelates collectively

• the office or station of a prelate

Best Hypernyms For DIOCESE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for diocese, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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jurisdiction

Alternatives for BISHOPRIC

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