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Stadtpfarrkirche

main parish church of a town

noun SHTAHT-pfahr-kir-khe Rare
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Usage Note

Stadtpfarrkirche is the principal parish church (Pfarrkirche) of a German town, usually the largest and most central church. It often dominates the Marktplatz and may contain important historical artworks.

Examples

"Die gotische Stadtpfarrkirche wurde im fünfzehnten Jahrhundert fertiggestellt."

Natural Translation

The Gothic main parish church was completed in the fifteenth century.

Literal Translation

The Gothic town parish church was in the fifteenth century completed.

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