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- [bish-uh p-rik]
- /ˈbɪʃ əp rɪk/
- /ˈbɪʃ.ə.prɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bish-uh p-rik]
- /ˈbɪʃ əp rɪk/
Definitions of bishopric word
- countable noun bishopric A bishopric is the area for which a bishop is responsible, or the rank or office of being a bishop. 3
- noun bishopric the see, diocese, or office of a bishop 3
- noun bishopric the church district controlled by a bishop; diocese 3
- noun bishopric the office, authority, or rank of a bishop 3
- noun bishopric the see, diocese, or office of a bishop. 1
- noun bishopric A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs. 0
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Origin of bishopric
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English bisshoprike, Old English biscoprīce, equivalent to biscop bishop + rīce realm; see rich
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Parts of speech for Bishopric
noun
adjective
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bishopric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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