ordinariate

noun

or·​di·​nar·​i·​ate

ˌȯ(r)dᵊnˈerēə̇t,

-ēˌāt

plural -s

1

: the administrative division of a particular Roman Catholic diocese or archdiocese

2

: a group of members of an Eastern rite in communion with the Pope who are subject to the personal jurisdiction of an appointed prelate (as a titular bishop) of the same rite see military ordinariate

Word History

Etymology

ordinary entry 1 + -ate

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