parishioner

noun pa·rish·ion·er \pə-ˈri-sh(ə-)nər\

: a person who goes to a particular local church : a person who belongs to a parish

Full Definition of PARISHIONER

: a member or inhabitant of a parish

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

First Known Use: 15th century

PARISHIONER Defined for Kids

noun pa·rish·io·ner \pə-ˈri-shə-nər\

: a member of a particular church

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