parishioner
Americannoun
noun
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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
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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 • Dec. 29, 2025
According to one parishioner, American-born David Cruseno, "the threat is very real. It's very alive".
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025
At the nearby church, a lone parishioner rode into the school on a bicycle.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024
“The diocese needs to protect themselves against this litigation,” said Bettini, a longtime parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024
The priest was sufficiently alarmed that he had broken the tenet of parishioner confidentiality.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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