Synonyms

parishioner

American

[puh-rish-uh-ner] / pəˈrɪʃ ə nər /

noun

one of the community or inhabitants of a parish.

parishioner British

/ pəˈrɪʃənə /

noun

a member of a particular parish

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Other Word Forms

nonparishioner noun
parishionership noun

Etymology

Origin of parishioner

1425–75; late Middle English; earlier parishion, Middle English paroschian, -ien, -en < Old French paroissien. See parish, -ian, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Angel now looks like Italy’s PM and parishioners fume.

From MarketWatch

Shortly after the tragedy, parishioners mobilised to set up a memorial so people could leave messages of support or prayers on the wall behind the alter.

From Barron's

The Spanish parishioner who made headlines around the world for her botched restoration of a prized Jesus Christ fresco has died aged 94.

From BBC

United Methodist churches from a neighboring county donate 50 cases of bottled water each month, which he and parishioners deliver to residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

“By staying put in that pew, a side is taken,” Jud insists to the parishioners.

From Los Angeles Times

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