diocesan
/dʌɪˈɒsɪs(ə)n
/adjective
Of or concerning a diocese.Each local context requires creative action that enables parish and diocesan leaders to promote a sense of belonging and ownership among Latinas and Latinos....
- As I look back on decades of chairing parish and diocesan meetings, the book's purpose hits home.
- Diocesan newspapers do not broadcast weaknesses in diocesan procedures or policies.
noun
The bishop of a diocese.Since 1704 the chief bishop of the Anglican church, designated the Primus, is elected from among the Scottish diocesans....
- Although the financial arrangements are kept under constant review, it is expected that the diocesan's obligations will continue for many years.
- Its Diocesan is Archbishop Gregorios, who resides in London.
Origin
Late Middle English: from French diocésain, from medieval Latin diocesanus, from Latin dioecesis (see diocese).
Rhymes
- joined-up
- joined-up government
- joiner
- joinery
- join forces
- join hands
- joint
- phaseout
- phase plane
- phase portrait
- phaser
- phase reaction
- phase rotation
- phase rule
- phase-sensitive
- phase separation
- phase sequence
- phase shift
- phase shifter
- phase-shifting
- phase space
- phase splitter
- phase-splitting
- phase switch
- phase transformation