laities

noun

plural of laity
as in churches
the people of a religion who are not priests, ministers, etc. a member of the laity The laity has played an important role in the history of the church.

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  1. churches
  2. flocks
  3. parishes
Noun
  • The late Italian designer Gio Ponti was renowned for his churches, furniture, objects, and, surprisingly, even toilet bowls.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The destination is distinctive on its own, not far from the northern reaches of Chilean Patagonia and a site of UNESCO World Heritage churches built by Jesuit missionaries in the 18th century.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of churches
Noun
  • The colony also has a population of New Zealand fur seals that laze around the rocks frequented by flocks of seabirds.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The approach is partly inspired by collective behavior found in nature, including bird flocks and insect colonies.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of flocks
Noun
  • Not all parishes can afford to pay for a support staff to fully serve the parish and our missionary aspirations.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Four of Cincinnati's oldest West Side parishes are making plans to merge into a new parish that would serve hundreds of Catholics who attend their churches and schools.
    — Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of parishes
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