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Diocesan Definition & Meaning

diocesan
adjective
  1. belonging to or governing a diocese
noun
  1. a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese

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Frequently asked questions

What does diocesan mean?
belonging to or governing a diocese a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
What part of speech is diocesan?
Diocesan is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does diocesan have?
Diocesan has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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