di|oc|e|san

di|oc|e|san «dy OS uh suhn, DY uh _SEE-», adjective, noun.

–adj.

of or having to do with a diocese: »

Bishop Welles told his diocesan convention that he would not proceed with canonization unless they wished it, although he felt that he had the power to canonize the two bishops (Newsweek).

–n.

1. the bishop of a diocese.

2. a clergyman or person belonging to a diocese.