churchgoer

noun

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

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not kids, not churchgoers, and not a candidate for President of the United States. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 13 July 2024 At a surface level, Biden’s schedule — giving a few interviews, speaking at rallies and mixing with union members and Black churchgoers — seems to meet the test Democratic lawmakers have set for him. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 11 July 2024 That includes 49% of Republicans and 41% of weekly churchgoers. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 1 May 2024 An 18-year-old student from Idaho was arrested for planning to attack churchgoers in his hometown on behalf of ISIS, according to federal authorities. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for churchgoer 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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