noun
das Bistum, ¨-er
diocese
Ein Gebiet der Kirche, das von einem Bischof geleitet wird.
The German word "Bistum" is a noun that means "diocese", a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
- Origin words:
- Bischof (bishop)
- The suffix -tum indicates a domain or jurisdiction
Similar words:
- Diözese (diocese) — more formal/modern term
- Erzbistum (archdiocese) — a higher-ranking diocese led by an archbishop
Difference:
- "Bistum" and "Diözese" are mostly interchangeable; "Diözese" is often used in Catholic contexts and is closer to the Latin "dioecesis".
- "Erzbistum" refers specifically to an archbishop's area, a higher rank than a "Bistum".
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Examples
Ein Bistum untersteht oft einem Erzbistum.noun
A diocese is often subordinate to an archdiocese.
Viele Bistümer entstanden im Mittelalter.noun
Many dioceses emerged in the Middle Ages.
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