Vocabulary Entry

diocesan

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to a diocese, which is a district under the care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

Example Sentences

"The diocesan conference will be held next month."

"She was appointed to the diocesan council to oversee community programs."

"The diocesan newspaper covers events across the entire region."

noun

Example Sentences

"The bishop visited every parish in the diocesan to assess its needs."

"They discussed the challenges facing the diocesan at the annual meeting."

"The diocesan played a crucial role in the development of local churches."