diocesans

noun

plural of diocesan
as in bishops

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  1. popes
  2. deans
Noun
  • Past presidents have met with popes and taken their criticisms on the chin, so to speak, but never has a president excoriated a pope in a public manner.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of popes
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  • On Friday, deans and faculty in academic regalia processed into Alumni Park, where the Trojan Marching Band accompanied the national anthem as temperatures climbed toward the 90s during the nearly two-hour ceremony.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The university says that Glover, in his position as executive advisor, will work with the gamut of university leadership, including the president, provost and college deans.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Diocesans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diocesans. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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