churchgoer

noun

church·​go·​er ˈchərch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
Synonyms of churchgoernext
: one who habitually attends church
churchgoing
ˈchərch-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
adjective or noun

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The Associated Press and USA Today reported that the churchgoers honored the children by wearing pink, purple and blue, visiting their white caskets with photos of each of the children — some alongside their favorite Disney characters — as well as praying and singing as a group. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 The Whites notably excelled at reaching racially and ethnically diverse churchgoers; in 1999 its 5,000 congregants were almost equally composed of non-Hispanic Caucasians, Latinos, and African Americans. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 In the Middle Ages, local churchgoers whispered of clannish Jews poisoning wells to kill Christian children and steal their blood for their rituals. Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 Faith amid the dip While some churchgoers puzzle over what to make of crypto, Renee has found that at least one pulpit is welcoming. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for churchgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churchgoer was in 1598

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“Churchgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchgoer. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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