parish
noun
an ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy.
parishes
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pluralof parish.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although stretching out to include the two parishes, at the heart of the southern constituency is the ancient capital of the Isle of Man.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Critics also point to the financial pressures facing parishes across the country, with some struggling to pay staff or afford to repair churches, saying the £100m should be spent there instead.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
A large majority of U.S. counties and parishes have had a flood event in the past 10 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
The Catholic Archdiocese of Denver, two Catholic parishes in Colorado and two parents, Dan and Lisa Sheley, filed suit, but lost in lower courts, prompting the appeal to the Supreme Court.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
In dozens of tiny local parishes throughout the archdiocese, priests preach and practice what Matthew said.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
