noun
parishioner
puh-RIH-shuh-nuh
Parishioner (noun) means a member of a particular parish. Example: “The parishioners gathered for the Sunday service.”
noun
1
A member of a particular parish.
"The parishioners gathered for the Sunday service."
How to use parishioner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who belongs to and attends a particular parish church.
Common pairings
loyal parishioners
longtime parishioner
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Word forms
- Plural
- parishioners
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Etymology
From Old French paroissien, "member of a parish," built on paroisse ("parish").
Rhymes for parishioner
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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").
