diocesian

/daɪˈɒksɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or belonging to a diocese; pertaining to a bishop’s See or a diocese

“The diocesan bishop attended the meeting to discuss the church’s plans.”

2. noun

a bishop or the bishopric of a diocese

“The diocesan of the local church was a respected community leader.”

Synonyms

  • ecclesiastical
  • episcopal

Antonyms

  • secular