noun

parishioner

puh-RIH-shuh-nuh

Parishioner (noun) means a member of a particular parish. Example: “The parishioners gathered for the Sunday service.”

noun

A member of a particular parish.

"The parishioners gathered for the Sunday service."

How to use parishioner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who belongs to and attends a particular parish church.

Common pairings

loyal parishioners longtime parishioner

parishioners plural

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The _____ gathered for the Sunday service.

From Old French paroissien, "member of a parish," built on paroisse ("parish").

Origin: Old French

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What does “parishioner” mean?

The word “parishioner” means a member of a particular parish. In plain terms, someone who belongs to and attends a particular parish church.

How do you pronounce “parishioner”?

“Parishioner” is pronounced puh-RIH-shuh-nuh (/pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “parishioner” in a sentence?

Here is “parishioner” used in a sentence: “The parishioners gathered for the Sunday service.”

What part of speech is “parishioner”?

“Parishioner” is a noun.

Where does the word “parishioner” come from?

The word “parishioner” comes from Old French. From Old French paroissien, "member of a parish," built on paroisse ("parish").