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superchurch

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsuːpərˌtʃɜːrtʃ/

KK: /ˈsuːpərˌtʃɜːrʧ/

noun
Definition

A large and modern church that usually combines several smaller churches into one.


Example

The new superchurch in town can hold thousands of worshippers at once.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new superchurch that opened downtown?
Sloth B
Yeah, I drove by it the other day; it looks massive!
Sloth A
I heard they have some really modern facilities inside the superchurch.
Sloth B
That's cool! It must attract a lot of people.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
megachurch
cathedral
temple
Antonyms
chapel
shrine
mosque
Root Explanation

Superchurch → It is formed from "super-" (meaning above or over) and "church" (from Old English "cirice", meaning a place of worship). The word "superchurch" refers to a church that is above or over others in size, influence, or authority.

Memory Tip

Think of a church that is 'above' ('super-') others in importance or size — that's what a superchurch represents.

Visually Confused Words
prochurch
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