Synonyms of churches

churches

noun

plural of church

1

as in temples

a building for public worship and especially Christian worship

a city that is noted for its many historic churches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• temples
• cathedrals
• chapels
• tabernacles
• abbeys
• oratories
• shrines
• kirks
• missions
• synagogues
• mosques
• sanctuaries
• pagodas
• minsters
• meetinghouses
• bethels
• shuls

2

as in congregations

a body of persons gathered for religious worship

spoke to the whole church at once

Synonyms & Similar Words

• congregations
• flocks
• assemblies
• parishes
• denominations
• sects
• communions
• confessions
• folds
• laities

3

as in clergies

the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church

a time when few young men seem to want to join the church

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clergies
• ministries
• episcopates
• spiritualities
• priesthoods
• hierarchies
• cloths
• presbyteries
• first estates
• spiritualties
• diaconates
• clerkships
• monkhoods

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of churches

For the religious right, churches have long been a place where politics meet ideological beliefs. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

The movement, which had roots in the medieval tradition of churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, was aimed at providing a safe haven for Central Americans running from political repression and violence in their home countries. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Before the adoption of standard measures of time, churches, city halls, and trains kept solar time. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 18 July 2026

The association, which is headquartered in West Sacramento, consists of 32 churches across five states. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Atlanta solidified its reputation as the nation’s Black cultural capital, home to thriving historically Black colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, influential churches, artists, filmmakers, and political leaders. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026

The Oregon-Idaho conference includes over 100 churches, the majority of which are in Oregon. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

Look for museums, churches and cathedrals To escape the sun, tour guides recommend heading inside museums, churches and cathedrals, which tend to be cooler because of thick walls, high ceilings and, sometimes, air conditioning. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

Tiny new Christian schools, often operating in Sunday school spaces in churches, are proliferating. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026