Meaning of the word parish in English
What does parish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
parish
US /ˈper.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈper.ɪʃ/
Noun
1.
a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor
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The local parish organized a community clean-up event.
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He served as a priest in that parish for over twenty years.
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2.
the inhabitants of a parish
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The entire parish gathered for the annual festival.
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The priest knows every family in his parish.
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