Churchgoer: meaning, definitions and examples
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churchgoer
[ ˈtʃɜːrʧˌɡoʊər ]
religious participation
A churchgoer is a person who regularly attends church services. This term is commonly used to refer to individuals who are part of a religious community and participate in worship activities. Churchgoers may attend services on Sundays or during special religious events. The frequency of attendance can vary, with some attending weekly, while others might go on special occasions. Their participation can reflect their religious beliefs and community involvement.
Synonyms
congregant, parishioner, worshipper.
Examples of usage
- The churchgoer arrived early for the service.
- As a devoted churchgoer, he volunteers for multiple church activities.
- She considers herself a regular churchgoer, attending every Sunday.
- Many churchgoers participate in community outreach programs.
Translations
Translations of the word "churchgoer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frequentador de igreja
🇮🇳 गिरजाघर जाने वाला
🇩🇪 Kirchgänger
🇮🇩 pengunjung gereja
🇺🇦 віруючий
🇵🇱 uczestnik nabożeństwa
🇯🇵 教会員
🇫🇷 membre d'église
🇪🇸 asistente a la iglesia
🇹🇷 kilise giden kişi
🇰🇷 교회 참석자
🇸🇦 من يرتاد الكنيسة
🇨🇿 návštěvník kostela
🇸🇰 veriaci
🇨🇳 教堂常客
🇸🇮 obiskovalec cerkve
🇮🇸 kirkjugestur
🇰🇿 шірке барушы
🇬🇪 ეკლესიის მნახველი
🇦🇿 kilsəyə gedən adam
🇲🇽 asistente a la iglesia
Etymology
The term 'churchgoer' is derived from the combination of the words 'church' and 'goer'. The word 'church' originates from the Old English 'cirice', which in turn comes from the Greek 'kyriakon', meaning 'of the Lord'. The word emphasizes the place of worship, which has been central to Christian communities since the faith's inception. 'Goer' simply refers to one who goes somewhere, and it is a common suffix in English for describing frequent visitors to a place. The emergence of the specific term 'churchgoer' dates back to the 19th century as religious practices became more defined in the societal structure, especially in Western contexts. Over time, being a churchgoer became associated not just with attendance but also with community belonging, faith expression, and social activities linked with church life.