Definition

A person who regularly goes to church services.

Example

Every Sunday, the churchgoer attends the morning service with their family.

Conversation

Are you going to the service this Sunday?

Yeah, I plan to go — I’ve been a regular churchgoer lately.

That’s great! I should join you sometime.

Definitely! It’s always nice to have a friend there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Churchgoer is formed from "church" (from Old English *cirice*, meaning a place of worship) and "goer" (from the verb "go", meaning to move or travel). A churchgoer is someone who travels to a place of worship, specifically a church.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'travels' ('goer') to a 'place of worship' ('church') — that's what a churchgoer means.

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