bishopric

Meanings

Plural: bishoprics

Noun

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.
The office or function of a bishop.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bischopriche, from Old English bisċoprīċe, equivalent to bishop + -ric (compare German Reich).

Synonyms

diocese, episcopate

Scrabble Score: 18

bishopric is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bishopric is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bishopric is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

bishopric is a valid Words With Friends word