German word

Bistum

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪstuːm/

Meaning

  • neuter noundiocese

Example

Im Bistum gibt es viele Gemeinden.

There are many parishes in the diocese.

Illustration for Bistum (diocese)

More examples

Viele Menschen im Bistum engagieren sich in örtlichen Projekten.

Many people in the diocese get involved in local projects.

Core concept

A bishop's territory appears as a church map containing many local parish communities.

Common phrases

  • im Bistum wohnen

    live in the diocese

  • aus dem Bistum stammen

    come from the diocese

  • sich im Bistum engagieren

    get involved in the diocese

Similar words

Diözese: A bishop's organized church district with multiple churches within its area.
Pfarrei: A parish area centered on one church for worship and local activities.
Gemeinde: A congregation of people connected with a particular church.

Definition in German

Ein vom Bischof verwaltetes Territorium, in dem mehrere Pfarreien kirchlich zusammengefasst sind.

Word origin

Bistum developed from Old High German biscof and Middle High German bistuom as a German adaptation of Latin episcopatus, with the ending related to -tum.

Usage tips

  • Bistum is neuter, so standard forms include das Bistum, im Bistum, and the plural die Bistümer.

Other meanings

  • bishopricnoun

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