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Definitions for ARCHDIOCESE
ˌɑrtʃˈdaɪ əˌsis, -sɪsarch·dio·cese

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. archdiocesenoun

    the diocese of an archbishop

Wiktionary

  1. archdiocesenoun

    In Christian denominations, the area administered by an archbishop.

Wikipedia

  1. archdiocese

    In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.

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  1. archdiocese

    An archdiocese is a district under the jurisdiction of an archbishop that is larger or more significant than a regular diocese due to its historical, cultural, or political importance. It typically includes numerous parishes and may oversee smaller 'suffragan' dioceses.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Archdiocesenoun

    the diocese of an archbishop

  2. Etymology: [Pref. arch- + diocese.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Archdiocese

    ärch-dī′o-sēz, n. the diocese of an archbishop. [Arch, chief, and Diocese.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of ARCHDIOCESE in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of ARCHDIOCESE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of ARCHDIOCESE in a Sentence

  1. Francis Cardinal George, OMI:

    When I consecrate a new church in the Archdiocese, I often point to the altar and explain that the altar in every Catholic Church is the center of the universe, because Christ is the center of history.

  2. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown:

    While it may be too late for the survivors to see criminal justice served, we hope that exposing the Archdiocese’s transgressions to the fullest extent possible will bring some measure of accountability and perhaps encourage others to come forward.

  3. Edward Beck:

    He had a senior office in the archdiocese, which is why he was seen as liable.

  4. Timothy Dolan:

    This archdiocese, while saddened and shocked, asks prayers for all involved, and renews its apology to all victims abused by priests, we also thank the victim for courage in coming forward and participating in our Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program, as we hope this can bring a sense of resolution and fairness.

  5. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi:

    Today's historic agreement increases oversight and transparency to systemically change how the archdiocese protects children and responds to suspected incidents of child sexual abuse.

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