ordinariate
noun
or·di·nar·i·ate
ˌȯ(r)dᵊnˈerēə̇t,
-ēˌāt
plural -s
1
: the administrative division of a particular Roman Catholic diocese or archdiocese
2
: a group of members of an Eastern rite in communion with the Pope who are subject to the personal jurisdiction of an appointed prelate (as a titular bishop) of the same rite see military ordinariate
Word History
Etymology
ordinary entry 1 + -ate