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

Preaching in the village of Manjacaze, his inspiration and congregation dwindling, evangelical Pastor Hélder turns to black magic to fire up his oratory and heal his parishioners. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

Pastor Chuck Swoboda saw many of his parishioners from the Twin Falls Reformed Church twice on Sunday, at a morning service and then later, at a special evening prayer. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026

It was held a few houses away at the home of parishioner Ron Daly. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it. — ABC News, 3 July 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