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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 is an area cared for by one priest with its own church, or a political division in some countries. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of parish with examples and collocations.
Learn the meaning of parish as a noun in different contexts, such as ecclesiastical, local, or Louisiana divisions. See examples, synonyms, etymology, and related phrases of parish.
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.
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.
A parish is a village or part of a town with its own church and priest, or a small area of local government in England or Louisiana. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of parish.
A parish is an ecclesiastical district, a church with its field of activity, or a political subdivision in some countries. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word parish from various dictionaries and sources.
Learn the meaning of parish as a noun in English, with different senses related to religion, local government and people. See pronunciation, pictures, synonyms and usage notes.
