Meaning & use
parishioners
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The members or regular attendees of a particular church parish.
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The priest greeted parishioners as they left after Sunday Mass.
Parishioners raised funds to repair the church's damaged roof.
A note on using this word
Specific to a defined church community (a parish), which distinguishes it from the broader term 'worshippers.'
Words with a similar meaning
congregantschurchgoers
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