English–German

“archdiocese” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯t͡sˌbɪstuːm/

Example

In Europa gibt es mehrere Erzbistümer.

There are several archdioceses in Europe.

Illustration for Erzbistum (archdiocese)

How to say “archdiocese” in German

“Archdiocese” in German is Erzbistum.

A larger church territory centered on an archbishop's seat and containing several smaller bishoprics.

Full entry for Erzbistum: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Erzbistum

Der Erzbischof des Erzbistums hielt eine wichtige Rede zur regionalen Zusammenarbeit.

The archbishop of the archdiocese gave an important speech on regional cooperation.

Tips for using Erzbistum

  • Erzbistum is neuter, and its plural is Erzbistümer, with the umlaut marking the change from the singular.

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