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noun
- 1. (in the Christian Church) a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor: "a parish church" Similar
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PARISH definition: 1. in some Christian denominations, an area cared for by one priest with its own church, or (in…. Learn more.
1. a (1) : the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor. (2) : the residents of such an area. b. British : a subdivision of a county often coinciding with an original ecclesiastical parish and constituting the unit of local government. 2. : a local church community composed of the members or constituents of a Protestant church. 3.
A parish is a territorial entity in many Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest, often termed a parish priest, who might be assisted by one or more curates, and who operates from a parish church.
1. a. An administrative part of a diocese, especially an Anglican or Roman Catholic diocese, having its own church and a designated priest. b. The members of such a parish; a religious community attending one church. 2. A political subdivision of a British county, usually corresponding in boundaries to an original ecclesiastical parish. 3.
noun. a subdivision of a diocese, having its own church and a clergyman parochial. the churchgoers of such a subdivision. (in England and, formerly, Wales) the smallest unit of local government in rural areas. (in Louisiana) a unit of local government corresponding to a county in other states of the US.
A parish is a local church community that has one main church and one pastor. Parish members do more than just attend church. They organize community activities, social events, and — very important — coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings.
Definition of parish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PARISH definition: an area that has its own church. Learn more.
There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun parish, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. parish has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
A parish is part of a city or town that has its own Catholic church and priest. 2. In some parts of the United States, a parish is a small region within a state which has its own local government.
