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Kirchenvorstand

church council (Protestant)

noun KIR-khen-for-shtant Rare
People & Society Religion

Also means

parish board

Usage Note

Kirchenvorstand is the elected governing body of a Protestant parish in Germany, responsible for administration and finance. It is distinct from the Catholic Pfarrgemeinderat.

Examples

"Der Kirchenvorstand stimmte für den Umbau des Gemeindehauses."

Natural Translation

The church council voted for the renovation of the parish hall.

Literal Translation

The church-council voted for the conversion of-the parish-house.

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