bishoprics

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Noun bishopric has 1 sense

diocese, bishopric - the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
--₁ is a kind of jurisdiction
--₁ has parts: see; parish
--₁ has particulars: archdiocese; eparchy, exarchate

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Bishoprics

Definitions:

noun - plural form of bishopric: the office, term, or rank of a bishop.
noun - plural form of bishopric: the district or region governed by a medieval bishop.

Examples:

1. noun: The appointment of new bishops caused significant changes in the bishoprics across the country.

2. noun: The bishoprics of Canterbury and York were highly influential during the Middle Ages.

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