Synonyms for diocese
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An administrative division of the later Roman Empire, established by the Herodian tetrarchy.
Forms
- Plural
- dioceses → bishoprics, episcopates, presbyteries, sees…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| diocese | falling | |
| bishopric | falling | |
| presbytery | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- see1
- 9 letters
- bishopric
- 10 letters
- presbytery, episcopate