das Erzbistum
Translation
archdiocese, archbishopric
Examples
Das Erzbistum Köln ist sehr alt.
The Archdiocese of Cologne is very old.
Er arbeitet für das Erzbistum.
He works for the archdiocese.
Grammar Patterns
the archdiocese of ((place)) the archdiocese of (a place) The archdiocese of Cologne is well-known.
in the archdiocese of ((place)) in the archdiocese of (a place) He is a priest in the archdiocese of Munich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Erzdiözese
Etymology
Composed of 'Erz-' (arch-, chief) and 'Bistum' (diocese, bishopric). The prefix 'Erz-' comes from Greek 'archi-'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Erz-' means 'arch' or 'chief' (like in 'arch-enemy'), and 'Bistum' is a bishop's territory. So, it's the chief bishop's territory.