Dictionary of the word “diocesan”
Meaning of the word
Diocesan is an adjective that refers to something related to a diocese, which is a territorial division of the Catholic Church, administered by a bishop.
Origin of the word
The word “diocesan” originates in the Latin “diocesanu”, which means “belonging to a diocese”.
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “diocesan”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “diocesan”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms of the word “diocesan” are: episcopal, episcopalian, episcopid.
Word Definitions
- Relative to a diocese.
- which belongs or is proper to a bishop.
- which is under the authority of a bishop.
Phrases that the word applies
– The Diocesan Bishop visited all the parishes of the region.
– The diocesan seminar forms future priests to act on the diocese.
Examples of the word in text
The Diocesan Bishop summoned a meeting with the Parishes Fathers to discuss the pastoral guidelines.
The Diocesan Seminar offers theological and pastoral formation to seminarians.
Rhymes with the word
sovereign, human, profane, insane, daily life.
Anagrams with the word
No anagrams were found with the word “diocesan”.