der Diözesanbischof
Translation
diocesan bishop
Examples
Der Diözesanbischof besuchte die Pfarrei.
The diocesan bishop visited the parish.
Grammar Patterns
(as subject) as a subject Der Diözesanbischof hält eine Messe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ordinary; Antonyms: auxiliary bishop, titular bishop
Etymology
Compounded from 'Diözese' (diocese) and 'Bischof' (bishop). 'Bischof' comes from Greek 'episkopos' (overseer).
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Diözese' (diocese) + 'Bischof' (bishop). This is a bishop in charge of a diocese.