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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According to his biography on the New York archdiocese website, Dolan was ordained into the priesthood by the Archdiocese of Saint Louis on June 19, 1976. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 The archdiocese will be cooperating with the order’s investigation, according to the letter. Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Leo met Thursday with German Cardinal Reinhard Marx, who — despite Fernández's letter — recently recommended that priests in his archdiocese use the German guidelines as a basis for their pastoral care. ABC News, 9 May 2026 The settlement includes an opportunity for victims to pursue money from the archdiocese's insurance companies. Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for archdiocese

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First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of archdiocese was in 1762

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“Archdiocese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archdiocese. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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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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