archdiocese
[/ˌɑːrtʃˈdaɪ.ə.siːs/]
nounfemininepl: archdioceses
arquidiocese
1. A diocese under the jurisdiction of an archbishop, typically the most important diocese in a region or country
The Archbishop of São Paulo oversees the largest archdiocese in Brazil.
O Arcebispo de São Paulo supervisiona a maior arquidiocese do Brasil.
2. The territorial division and ecclesiastical jurisdiction of an archbishop within the Roman Catholic Church
The archdiocese covers multiple counties and serves millions of Catholics.
A arquidiocese cobre vários municípios e serve milhões de católicos.
The term 'archdiocese' holds significant cultural and religious importance in Brazil, which has the world's largest Catholic population. The Archdiocese of São Paulo and the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro are among the most prominent. In the USA, major archdioceses like New York, Boston, and Los Angeles represent important centers of Catholic influence and community organization.
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