parish

noun
/ˈpærɪʃ/

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example Sentences

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

Example Expressions

parish pump

Synonyms

church community, congregation, district, diocese

Antonyms

secular community

Collocations

parish church, parish priest, parish community, parish council

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