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diocesan

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di·oc·e·san  (d-s-sn)
adj.
Of or relating to a diocese.
n.
The bishop of a diocese.
diocesan
Adjective
of or relating to a diocese
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.diocesan - a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
bishop - a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
Adj.1.diocesan - belonging to or governing a diocese


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