Definition of BISHOPRIC

bishopric

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.

Examples

  • Later that year, he was appointed to the bishopric of Lindesmeere.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

diocese, episcopate

Scrabble Score: 18

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

Words With Friends Score: 20

bishopric: valid Words With Friends Word