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Meaning of bishopric
The primary meaning of the word "bishopric" refers to the office or jurisdiction of a bishop.
Etymology of bishopric
The word "bishopric" originates from Old English "biscoprīc", which is derived from "biscop" (bishop) and "rīc" (realm or kingdom).
Historically, the term referred to the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop, emphasizing the bishop's role as a spiritual leader and administrator.
Synonyms
diocese
archdiocese
parish
district
province
territory
jurisdiction
domain
area
region
see
presbytery
clergy
prelacy
ecclesiastical territory
spiritual domain
church district
ecclesiastical jurisdiction
religious district
clerical domain
spiritual territory
pastoral district
church province
religious province
episcopate
eparchy
metropolis
archbishopric
patriarchate
church territory
ecclesiastical area
religious area
clerical area
Definitions
- The office or jurisdiction of a bishop, typically including a specific geographical area.
- The district or territory over which a bishop has spiritual authority.
- A bishop's official residence or seat of authority.
Usage Examples
- The bishopric of the diocese was established in the 12th century.
- The new bishop was appointed to the bishopric of the local church district.
- The bishopric played a significant role in the medieval ecclesiastical hierarchy.
Antonyms
laity
congregation
flock
parishioners
worshippers
non-clergy
secular authority
civil government
lay administration
non-ecclesiastical jurisdiction
secular domain
temporal authority
worldly power
non-religious territory
non-spiritual domain
civil territory
lay territory
non-clerical area
secular area