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
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
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 • Oct. 27, 2025
Not to tell my mother, a devoted churchgoer and faithful wife.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2024
She claimed to have seen the churchgoer spitting on the hallway floor.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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