释义 |
or·di·nar·i·ate \ˌȯ(r)dənˈerēə̇t, -ēˌāt\ noun (-s) Etymology: ordinary (I) + -ate 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 |