German word

Erzbischof

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛʁt͡sˌbɪʃɔf/

Meaning

  • masculine nounarchbishop

Example

Wir haben den Erzbischof gestern gesehen.

We saw the archbishop yesterday.

Illustration for Erzbischof (archbishop)

More examples

Im Radio hörte ich heute Nachrichten über den Erzbischof.

Today I heard news about the archbishop on the radio.

Core concept

A senior bishop stands at the head of an archdiocese and may oversee other dioceses.

Common phrases

  • Nachrichten über den Erzbischof

    news about the archbishop

  • ein Interview mit dem Erzbischof

    an interview with the archbishop

Similar words

Bischof: A church leader who oversees a specific diocese and its religious activities.
Kardinal: A high-ranking Catholic church official involved in major decisions and papal elections.
Diözese: An area of the Church made up of congregations under one bishop.
Priester: A clergy member who conducts worship and provides spiritual care to believers.

Definition in German

Ein Bischof mit besonderer Leitungsfunktion, oft verantwortlich für ein Erzbistum oder mehrere Diözesen.

Word origin

Erzbischof combines Erz-, meaning arch- or chief, with Bischof, a Germanic form borrowed from Greek episkopos through Latin.

Usage tips

  • Erzbischof is a masculine noun with the plural Erzbischöfe and the genitive singular Erzbischofs.

Opposites

Related words

  • erzbischöflicharchiepiscopaladjective
  • Erzbischofswahlarchbishop electionnoun

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