Synonyms of bishopric
8 similar words
Another word for bishopric is diocese. Other synonyms of bishopric are episcopacy and episcopate.
Synonyms and similar words for bishopric
nounA diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.
- dioceseAn ecclesiastical territory administered by a bishop.
nounThe office or function of a bishop.
- bishoprySynonym of bishopric (“the state, condition, or office of a bishop”).
- bishopdomSynonym of bishopric.
- bishopshipSynonym of bishopric (“the state, condition, or office of a bishop”).
- bishophoodThe state, condition, or office of a bishop.
- episcopacyThe office of bishop and the governance of a church (a religious denomination) by bishops.
- episcopateThe tenure in office of a bishop.
- monepiscopacyLeadership by a single bishop (in a diocese or regional church).
Meaning of bishopric
- noun A diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.
- noun The office or function of a bishop.
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Questions about synonyms of bishopric
- What is another word for bishopric?
- Bishopric has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as diocese, episcopacy and episcopate.
- What does bishopric mean?
- Bishopric means a diocese: a region in which a bishop of a church governs.
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