churchgoer

[church-goh-er]

noun

1. a person who goes goes go to church, especially habitually.

2. Chiefly British.,  a member of the Established Church, in contrast to a Nonconformist.

churchgoer

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊə /

noun

1. a person who attends church regularly

2. an adherent of an established Church in contrast to a Nonconformist

Other Word Forms

• churchgoing noun
• nonchurchgoer noun
• nonchurchgoing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of churchgoer¹

First recorded in 1600–90; church + go ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In contrast, the humble house of God on “Leanne” feels like a familiar experience to churchgoers.

From Salon

The latest example of this feminine fearlessness came last Saturday, after federal immigration agents launched a series of raids throughout the Southland targeting everyone from schoolchildren to elderly churchgoers.

From Los Angeles Times

Most weekends their customers consist of churchgoers after service or a baptism.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2009, it was moved to Memorial Day to reduce disruptions to Sunday churchgoers.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevertheless, some reformists were left disappointed that more progress was not made regarding equality for women, in a faith where the majority of churchgoers are women.

From BBC

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