Definition of diocesan Diocesan

/dajɑˈsʌsʌn/ - [dayasusun] - di•oc•e•san

We found 9 definitions of diocesan from 4 different sources.

What does diocesan mean?

Noun Plural: diocesans
diocesan - a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
		bishop (chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color
Adjective
diocesan - belonging to or governing a diocese

= synonym
= antonym
= related word

diocesan (a.)
Of or pertaining to a diocese; as, diocesan missions.
diocesan (n.)
A bishop, viewed in relation to his diocese; as, the diocesan of New York.
diocesan (n.)
The clergy or the people of a diocese.