parish
noun
an ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy.
parishes
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pluralof parish.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Neighboring parishes have experienced little or no growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
They commissioned a forensic audit into the origins of a historic financial fund known as the Queen Anne's Bounty, originally set up to support clergy and parishes and the precursor of the modern-day fund.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Parish councillor David Taylor said their efforts to recreate meadows mark "the very beginnings of a nice cycle which we all need to try and encourage in our own parishes."
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Criticism of Trump’s attack on the pope also came from the Knights of Columbus, a nonpartisan lay Catholic organization with far-reaching influence in parishes across the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
In dozens of tiny local parishes throughout the archdiocese, priests preach and practice what Matthew said.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
