Obispado (en. Bishopric)

/o-bin-spa-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The official residence or administration of a bishop.
The bishopric in the city is rich in history.
Ang obispado sa lungsod ay mayaman sa kasaysayan.
The jurisdiction or territory overseen by a bishop.
The bishop is scheduled to visit his bishopric next week.
Nakatakdang bisitahin ng obispo ang kanyang obispado sa susunod na linggo.
The office or rank of a bishop.
His bishopric was recognized for his contributions to the church.
Ang kanyang obispado ay kinilala sa kanyang mga kontribusyon sa simbahan.

Etymology

derived from the Spanish word 'obispado'

Common Phrases and Expressions

catholic bishopric
a bishopric that is under the Catholic Church
obispadong katoliko

Related Words

bishop
A senior church leader with authority over a specific area.
obispo
church
A place of worship and community for believers.
simbahan

Slang Meanings

This is where bishops gather and collaborate on church activities.
We need to schedule a meeting at the bishopric for the new projects.
Kailangan nating mag-schedule ng meeting sa obispado para sa mga bagong proyekto.
It can also refer to the official position of a bishop.
A person in the bishopric has a big responsibility as a church leader.
May malaking responsibilidad ang isang tao sa obispado bilang lider ng simbahan.