diocees

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch diocese, from Middle French diocèse, from Late Latin diocēsis, from Ancient Greek διοίκησις (dioíkēsis).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdi.oːˈseːs/

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• Hyphenation: di‧o‧cees
• Rhymes: -eːs

Noun

diocees n (plural diocesen, no diminutive)

1. (Christianity) diocese

   Synonym: bisdom

Derived terms

• diocesaan