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

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

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Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn't attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer. Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026 But churchgoers are also guaranteed the right to practice their religion. Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 Lemon’s livestreaming of the event, prosecution claims, violated the churchgoers First Amendment right to freedom of religion. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026 Justice Department officials rejected the defense that Lemon and the other journalists were exercising their 1st Amendment rights as journalists, and accused them of violating the rights of churchgoers. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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