diocesan

/dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ /daɪˈɑsɪsən/

Meanings

noun

The bishop of a diocese.

Examples :

"The diocesan announced a new program to support families in need within the Catholic schools. "

noun

An inhabitant of a diocese.

Examples :

"The diocesan volunteered at the church's food bank every Saturday. "

religion person organization

adjective

Pertaining to a diocese.

Examples :

"The diocesan newspaper reported on the bishop's visit to the local school. "

religion organization

Related Words

diocese noun

/-siːz/

Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the tetrarchy.

"To improve the administration of the vast Roman Empire during the tetrarchy, Diocletian divided it into twelve dioceses, each governed by a vicar. "

families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

saturday noun

/ˈsætərdeɪ/

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday.

"We are going to the beach on Saturday."

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

volunteered verb

/ˌvɑlənˈtɪrd/ /ˌvɑlənˈtɪəd/

To enlist oneself as a volunteer.

"Maria volunteered to bring snacks to the school picnic. "

catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

reported verb

/ɹəˈpoːtəd/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪd/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪd/

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

"The student reported the missing book to the librarian. "

program noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

inhabitant noun

/ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/

Someone or thing who lives in a place.

"The town's newest inhabitant is a young family with two children. "

newspaper noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "