What is another word for ecclesiastical province?
Pronunciation: [ɪklˌiːzɪˈastɪkə͡l pɹˈɒvɪns] (IPA) 
One synonym for "ecclesiastical province" is "archdiocese," which refers to the geographical area of a bishop's jurisdiction. Another synonym is "metropolitanate," which indicates that the bishop in charge of the region has supervisory authority over other bishops in the area. "Eparchy" is a synonym used in some Eastern Catholic and Orthodox churches to refer to a geographical division under the authority of a bishop. "Diocese" is a more commonly-known synonym that refers to a geographic area under the spiritual guidance of a bishop. Other less commonly-used synonyms include "circuit," "constitution," and "prefecture".
