churchgoing
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌɡoʊɪŋ/
KK: /ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌɡoʊɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or describing someone who regularly attends church services.
Example
She is a churchgoing person who never misses a Sunday service.
Conversation
Are you still thinking about becoming more churchgoing?
Yeah, I've been considering it lately, actually.
I think it could be a great way to meet new people.
Definitely! Plus, it feels good to be part of a community.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
devout
religious
pious
Antonyms
irreligious
secular
unfaithful
noun
Definition
The act of regularly attending a church service.
Example
Her churchgoing habits have helped her build a strong community.
Conversation
Are you still keeping up with your regular churchgoing?
Yeah, I find it really helps me feel grounded.
That's great! I sometimes struggle to keep my routine for churchgoing.
Root Explanation
Churchgoing → It is formed from "church" (from Old English *cirice*, meaning a place of Christian worship) and "going" (from Old English *gān*, meaning to move or travel). The word "churchgoing" refers to the act of going to church or attending religious services.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'place of worship' ('church') and the action of 'moving' or 'traveling' ('going') to remember that 'churchgoing' means attending church.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.