Definition

A person who belongs to a local church or parish.

Example

The parishioner attended the Sunday service regularly.

Conversation

Did you see that new parishioner at church last Sunday?

Yeah, I noticed them! They seemed really friendly.

I think it's great to have new parishioners joining our community.

Absolutely! It makes the services even more lively.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Parishioner → It is formed from "parish" (from Old French *paroisse*, meaning a local church community) and "-ioner" (a suffix indicating a person associated with). A parishioner is a person who belongs to or is a member of a parish.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'parish' as a local church community, and the '-ioner' means a person associated with it. This helps you remember that a parishioner is someone who belongs to that church community.

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