This is the 6412th most frequent Portuguese word.
diocese
A district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
The word 'diocese' is used as a noun referring to the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
A diocese é liderada por um bispo.
The diocese is led by a bishop.
Here, 'diocese' refers to the organizational structure encompassing multiple parishes within its scope.
O encontro entre as paróquias da diocese foi muito produtivo.
The meeting between the parishes of the diocese was very productive.
In this sentence, 'diocese' represents the governing body or the collective identity coordinating religious activities.