Definition of DIOCESAN

diocesan

Meanings

Plural: diocesans

Noun

  • a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
  • The bishop of a diocese.
  • An inhabitant of a diocese.

Adjective

  • belonging to or governing a diocese

Adj

  • Pertaining to a diocese.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French diocesain.

Synonyms

diocesian

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 13

diocesan is a valid Words With Friends word