parishioner

American  

[puh-rish-uh-ner] / pəˈrɪʃ ə nər /

noun

1. one of the community or inhabitants of a parish.

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parishioner British  

/ pəˈrɪʃənə /

noun

1. a member of a particular parish

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Other Word Forms

• nonparishioner noun
• parishionership noun

Etymology

Origin of parishioner

1425–75; late Middle English; earlier parishion, Middle English paroschian, -ien, -en < Old French paroissien. See parish, -ian, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The Spanish parishioner who made headlines around the world for her botched restoration of a prized Jesus Christ fresco has died aged 94.

From BBC

United Methodist churches from a neighboring county donate 50 cases of bottled water each month, which he and parishioners deliver to residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

“By staying put in that pew, a side is taken,” Jud insists to the parishioners.

From Los Angeles Times

The raids also prompted the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles to bolster delivery of hot meals, groceries and prescription medicines to parishioners living in fear of deportation amid ongoing enforcement raids.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, only a handful of parishioners can be seen coming in and out of the church.

From BBC