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Term: BISHOPRIC
Definition: A bishopric is the area or region that a bishop is responsible for leading and serving. It can also refer to the position or job of being a bishop.
Definition: A bishopric is a diocese or the office of a bishop.
Examples:
The first example illustrates the use of bishopric as a diocese, as Rome is a geographical area that is overseen by a bishop. The second example illustrates the use of bishopric as the office or position of a bishop, as someone was appointed to the role of bishop in a specific church.