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

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Observers noted the significance of Jakes passing the torch to his daughter, which many believe will add to his legacy among Black churchgoers. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 He was also seen as more openminded—less doctrinaire—on pressing lifestyle questions among churchgoers. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Apr. 2025 Though the most passionate fans are Christian, or strongly religious, about 30% to 40% of its audience are not churchgoers or traditional believers in Christianity, Jenkins said. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025 Officials said Liberto sent an email threatening to cause mass causalities among churchgoers. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 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 7 May. 2025.

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