bishopric

• Substantiv, das die territoriale Jurisdiktion oder Diözese unter der Leitung eines Bischofs bezeichnet.

A noun referring to the territorial jurisdiction or diocese under the authority of a bishop.

1. Territorial jurisdiction of a bishopC1formal

   The district or area over which a bishop has authority and responsibility.

   Bistum

   • The bishopric of Canterbury covers a large region in England.
   • He was appointed to oversee the bishopric of the northern diocese.
   • The boundaries of the bishopric were established centuries ago.

   Synonymediocesesee