Definition

A person in the Anglican Church who is chosen to manage the non-religious matters of the church and its property.

Example

The churchwarden organized the fundraising event for the new roof of the church.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new churchwarden elected last week?

Yeah, I heard they have a lot of experience with community events.

I think that's great for the church's outreach programs.

Absolutely! It's nice to see someone so dedicated taking on that role.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Churchwarden → It is formed from "church" (from Old English *cirice*, meaning a place of worship) and "warden" (from Old French *gardien*, meaning guardian or keeper). A churchwarden is a guardian or keeper of a church.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'guardian' ('warden') of a 'place of worship' ('church') — that's what a churchwarden is.

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