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
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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
In South Tapanuli, churchgoer Mea Rosmawati Zebua said she had not expected to be able to celebrate Christmas this year.
From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025
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
The court heard a victim impact statement from Mr Clarke's family, which described how the former serviceman was a regular churchgoer and energetic family man.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023
She claimed to have seen the churchgoer spitting on the hallway floor.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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