Diocesan (Noun)
Meaning
A bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The diocesan office handles the administrative tasks of the local church.
- As the head of the diocese, the bishop held diocesan meetings quarterly.
- Each year the bishop conducts a diocesan tour to inspect and offer guidance.
- She attended a diocesan seminar for women interested in entering the ministry.
- He received an award from the diocesan office for his volunteer work in local charities.