noun
- plural of archdiocese; the districts or territories under the authority of archbishops in certain Christian churches
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The Catholic Church has several archdioceses across the United States.
- The archdioceses of New York and Los Angeles are among the largest in the country.
- Each of the archdioceses is led by an archbishop.
- The meeting brought together representatives from five different archdioceses.
- Many archdioceses operate schools and hospitals in their communities.
- The archdioceses coordinate charitable work throughout their regions.