bishopric

[ bish-uhp-rik ]

noun

1. the see, diocese, or office of a bishop.

bishopric

/ ˈbɪʃəprɪk /

noun

1. the see, diocese, or office of a bishop

Other Words From

• under·bishop·ric noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bishopric¹

before 900; Middle English bisshoprike, Old English biscoprīce, equivalent to biscop bishop + rīce realm; rich

Example Sentences

St Patrick is said to have established a bishopric in the village around 450 AD, which he placed in the care of St Cianán.

From BBC

Much of its portfolio is controlled by Ensign Peak Advisers, a nonprofit investment manager overseen by ecclesiastical leaders known as its presiding bishopric.

From Seattle Times

When asked who attended the meetings, he answered, “Members of the First Presidency and the presiding bishopric,” or the top leaders of the church.

From Seattle Times

Dom, ship, ric, wic—from dom, judgment; ship, shape or condition; ric, rice, power; wic, a dwelling—signify state, condition, quality, etc., as in kingdom, friendship, bishopric, Berwick.

From Literature

Then the first letter arrived at the Ghent bishopric, demanding 1 million francs, a vast sum at the time, for the panel’s safe return, and threatening to destroy the work if authorities didn’t cooperate.

From Seattle Times