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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But churchgoers and pastors are optimistic that will change. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025 This decision was partly motivated by the fact that the filmmakers didn't want to risk alienating churchgoers with controversial depictions of demons and Hell. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Josh O’Connor, who leads as Father Jud, attempting to save the flock of churchgoers at an upstate New York parish, was not in attendance at the screening. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025 What happened next, according to first responders, Jasper's aunt Amber Rosen, churchgoers, hospital officials and family members of those impacted, is a blur of violence and terror with the pop-pop-pop of an assault weapon and thick black smoke from fire hanging in the air. Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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