Meaning of diocesan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /daɪˈɑsəsən/

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  1. Noun

    diocesan

    Definitions

    1. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    diocesan

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from French diocésain, from medieval Latin diocesanus, from Latin dioecesis (see diocese)

    Definitions

    1. belonging to or governing a diocese

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