Word: archdiocesan
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: arch
di
oc
e
san
Definition: Of or relating to an archdiocese; the diocese of an archbishop
Morphemes:
Affix: arch-
Language: en
Meaning: chief, main
Etymology Compounds: Affix: archi-
Language: la
Decoded: archi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: arch-, archi-
Affix: diocese
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Region administered by a bishop.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dioecēsis
Language: la
Decoded: dioecesis
Meaning: district under a governor
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.