parishioner

noun

pa·​rish·​ion·​er pə-ˈri-sh(ə-)nər 

: a member or inhabitant of a parish

Examples of parishioner in a Sentence

the parishioners of First Baptist Church

Recent Examples on the Web

Ethan Hawke does arguably his career-best work as the protagonist, a priest who becomes rattled when one of his parishioners expresses despondency over a God who would allow his planet to die because of climate change. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 June 2026

While the investigation is underway, Vargas is prohibited from having any contact with parishioners, employees, volunteers, or organizations affiliated with the Diocese, the statement said. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026

Herr, a rising senior at Marist High School and a parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church, ran a donation drive to collect luggage for foster children. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

That's in stark contrast to the graying parishioners at most Spanish churches at a moment the Catholic Church strives to engage with and remain relevant to youth. — ABC News, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English parisshoner, probably modification of Anglo-French parochien, from paroche

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for parishioner

• commissioner
• conditioner
• petitioner
• positioner
• practitioner
• missioner

Kids Definition

parishioner

noun

pa·​rish·​io·​ner

pə-ˈrish-(ə-)nər

: a member or resident of a parish