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Term: Dioceses

Definition:

A diocese refers to a district or territorial division that is under the jurisdiction of a bishop or an archbishop, typically within a religious organization, such as the Roman Catholic Church.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) Referring to a territorial division within a religious organization

Example Sentence: The Bishop of Rome oversees numerous dioceses around the world.

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Sense 2:

(Noun) Referring to the collective body of clergy and churches within a specific territorial division

Example Sentence: The dioceses of the Anglican Church have slightly different practices based on their geographical locations.

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Sense 3:

(Noun) Used metaphorically to represent any district or division that has a governing authority

Example Sentence: The company is divided into various regional dioceses, each managed by a regional director.

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Sense 4:

(Noun) In ancient Roman times, it referred to a province with administrative functions

Example Sentence: The Empire was divided into numerous dioceses, each governed by a vicarius.

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