die Kultusgemeinde
Translation
religious community, congregation
Examples
Er ist Mitglied der jüdischen Kultusgemeinde.
He is a member of the Jewish religious community.
Grammar Patterns
to join a religious community ((et3)) Er ist der Kultusgemeinde beigetreten.
Similar Words
Religionsgemeinschaft (religious community), Pfarrei (parish)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kultus' (worship, cult) and 'Gemeinde' (community, congregation).
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'community' ('Gemeinde') gathered for a specific 'cult' or religious service ('Kultus').