noun
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a person who attends church regularly
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an adherent of an established Church in contrast to a Nonconformist
Other Word Forms
- churchgoing noun
- nonchurchgoer noun
- nonchurchgoing adjective
Etymology
Origin of churchgoer
Example Sentences
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While he is destined to become the supreme governor of the Church of England, he isn’t an assiduous churchgoer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
"There was a lot of people, it was very solemn, and there was a beautiful sermon about hope. At least let us have that: hope," said local churchgoer Jean-Claude.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
It’s Kate’s turn, at last, brought on by Laurie and Jaclyn uniting in shock to find out that their friend has become a churchgoer.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2025
Douglas said his mother was a churchgoer and liked to go on walks as well as crochet and knit, sometimes making sweaters, dresses and beanies for her grandchildren.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
Unsurprisingly, church music was a rather more sombre affair, and the ordinary churchgoer prior to the Protestant Reformation is likely to have found singing in church a miserable, largely non- partidpatory activity.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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