parishioner

[puh-rish-uh-ner]

noun

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

parishioner

/ pəˈrɪʃənə /

noun

1. a member of a particular parish

Other Word Forms

• parishionership noun
• nonparishioner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of parishioner¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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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.

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It tells the story of Rector of Champton, Canon Daniel Clement who finds himself caught up in a murder case when the dead body of one of his parishioners is discovered at the church.

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