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parishioner

noun

pa·​rish·​ion·​er pə-ˈri-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce parishioner (audio)
: a member or inhabitant of a parish

Examples of parishioner in a Sentence

the parishioners of First Baptist Church
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Washington plays a parishioner of the small-town Catholic church where an impossible crime takes place. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025 When word spread about Mathieson's departure this week, dozens of parishioners weighed in on a Facebook page where church members often air grievances and share concerns about parish operations. Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2025 Church leaders and parishioners gathered to celebrate its historical past and its deep roots in the community. CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 The United Methodist bishop back then mobilized rank-and-file parishioners to resist Smith’s government and support the Black nationalist movement that ultimately liberated Zimbabwe. Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parishioner

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parishioner was in the 15th century

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“Parishioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parishioner. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

parishioner

noun
pa·​rish·​io·​ner
pə-ˈrish-(ə-)nər
: a member or resident of a parish

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