Definition of bishopric Bishopric

bish•op•ric

We found 8 definitions of bishopric from 5 different sources.

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What does bishopric mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

bishopric - the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
  diocese, episcopate
  jurisdiction in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
  archdiocese the diocese of an archbishop
  exarchate, eparchy a diocese of the Eastern Orthodox Church
  see the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • bishopric (Noun)
    A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.
  • bishopric (Noun)
    The office or function of being a bishop.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • bishopric (n.)
    A diocese; the district over which the jurisdiction of a bishop extends.
  • bishopric (n.)
    The office of a spiritual overseer, as of an apostle, bishop, or presbyter.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • bishopric
    In Christian religions, a region administered by a bishop.
  • bishopric
    The office and dignity of a bishop.

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