bishopric

Meanings

• noun

  The territorial see of a bishop; a diocese.

  - "The bishopric of Rome is the oldest bishopric in continuous existence."
  - "The bishopric of Canterbury is the oldest and most prestigious bishopric in the Church of England."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɪʃəpɹɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

diocese

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bishopric
presidency , priesthood , citizenship

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Variants

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bishopric , bishoprics

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Etymology

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From Old French biscoprie, from biscop, bishop.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bishopric' comes from the Old French word 'biscoprie', which means 'the territory or jurisdiction of a bishop'.

2. The term 'bishop' comes from the Greek word 'episkopos', which means 'overseer'.

3. The bishopric of Rome is also known as the Holy See and is the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diocese: A geographical area under the jurisdiction of a bishop or presbyter.

2. Episcopacy: A form of church government in which bishops hold the primary authority.

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Culture

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In Christian tradition, a bishopric refers to the jurisdiction of a bishop over a diocese. The bishop is the spiritual leader of the diocese and is responsible for the pastoral care of its clergy and laity.

How to Memorize "bishopric"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bishop sitting on his throne in his bishopric, overseeing his diocese.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bishopric' with the image of a bishop's seat or throne.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'bishopric' starts with the letter 'b', like 'bishop'.

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