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archdiocese
A particularly important or large administrative district in the Roman Catholic Church, led by an archbishop. An archdiocese often has a higher-level function in relation to other neighboring dioceses.
Das Erzbistum München und Freising ist eine der größten Erzdiözesen in Deutschland.
The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising is one of the largest archdioceses in Germany.
The word consists of the prefix 'Erz-' and the noun 'Diözese' (diocese). The prefix 'Erz-' expresses a higher rank or special importance, similar to 'Erzbischof' (archbishop).
Der Erzbischof ist das Oberhaupt der Erzdiözese.
The archbishop is the head of the archdiocese.
The word belongs to a word family that describes church hierarchies. An 'Erzdiözese' (archdiocese) is led by an 'Erzbischof' (archbishop).
Er wurde zum neuen Erzbischof der Erzdiözese Köln ernannt.
He was appointed the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cologne.
This word is used almost exclusively in the context of the Roman Catholic Church and its administrative structure. It is a specific term from canon law.
Die Grenzen der Erzdiözese wurden im Mittelalter festgelegt.
The boundaries of the archdiocese were established in the Middle Ages.
diocese
'Bistum' and 'Erzdiözese' both belong to church administration. A 'Bistum' is the district of a bishop. An 'Erzdiözese' is a particularly important or large area led by an archbishop. It can also have a higher-level role in relation to other dioceses. The words can be confusing because both refer to a similar kind of area in the church. If a normal bishop's district is meant, 'Bistum' fits. If it is about an archbishop and a more important status, 'Erzdiözese' is more precise.
Im Büro hat er mit der Kollegin über die Erzdiözese gesprochen.
At the office, he talked with his colleague about the archdiocese.
Maria hat in der Bibliothek ein Buch über das Bistum gefunden.
Maria found a book about the diocese in the library.