No. 5,657 in German
bistum
A "bistum" is a "diocese" or "bishopric" in English.
In a sentence
Das Bistum Münster ist eines der bekanntesten in Deutschland.
The Diocese of Münster is one of the most well-known in Germany.
Here, 'Bistum' refers to an ecclesiastical district governed by a bishop, used as a noun to describe a specific diocese.
Er lernte viel über die Geschichte des Bistums Würzburg.
He learned a lot about the history of the Diocese of Würzburg.
In this sentence, 'Bistum' is used to denote a specific diocese, focusing on the historical aspect of its governance and practices.
Das Bistum arbeitet eng mit lokalen Gemeinden zusammen.
The Diocese works closely with local communities.
Here, 'Bistum' represents the administrative organization of the diocese, emphasizing its active role in collaboration with communities.
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