archdiocese

noun

arch·​di·​o·​cese (ˌ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-səs How to pronounce archdiocese (audio)
-ˌsēs, 
-ˌsēz
plural archdioceses (ˌ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-sə-səz How to pronounce archdiocese (audio)
-ˌsē-zəz, 
-ˈdī-ə-ˌsēz
: the diocese of an archbishop
archdiocesan
ˌärch-dī-ˈä-sə-sən How to pronounce archdiocese (audio)
also -ˈdī-ə-ˌsē-sᵊn
adjective

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The archdiocese also continues to investigate former Bishop Miege President Phil Baniewicz, who was ousted in August 2025 after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior with a minor. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The archdiocese has opened four new schools in the last four years — and officials are considering opening more. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 The archdiocese’s memorial is a powerful symbol of that transformation. — Geri McGinn Kerger, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for archdiocese

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1762, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of archdiocese was in 1762

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archdiocese

noun
arch·​di·​o·​cese (ˈ)ärch-ˈdī-ə-səs How to pronounce archdiocese (audio)
-ˌsēz, 
-ˌsēs
: the diocese of an archbishop

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