churchgoer

American  

[church-goh-er] / ˈtʃɜrtʃˌgoʊ ər /

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.

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churchgoer British  

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊə /

noun

1. a person who attends church regularly

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

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Other Word Forms

• churchgoing noun
• nonchurchgoer noun
• nonchurchgoing adjective

Etymology

Origin of churchgoer

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

Example Sentences

Past movements encouraged churchgoers to become activists, he said, but Campaign University stands out for training Christian conservatives to seek public office.

From Salon

Kruglov’s sister said he was a churchgoer and quietly did good deeds, like entertaining children, dressing up as Santa Claus, cooking for parishioners, cleaning, and giving free rides to the elderly.

From Salon

That’s where belief and perseverance come in for China’s house churchgoers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• devotee