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diocese  bishopric  episcopate  bishop  Nga Pihopatanga
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The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop WordNet 3.0
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In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop. Wikipedia
Ecclesiastical unit of various Christian churches. Wikipedia Disambiguation
The priest who acts as the highest religious official in a diocese. OmegaWiki
In Christian religions, a region administered by a bishop. OmegaWiki
A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs. Wiktionary
Region administered by a bishop. Wiktionary
A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese. Wiktionary
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Later that year, he was appointed to the bishopric of Lindesmeere. Wiktionary