Churchgoers: meaning, definitions and examples
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churchgoers
[ ˈtʃəːrtʃˌɡəʊə ]
religious gathering
People who regularly attend church services, often for religious worship or spiritual guidance.
Synonyms
believers, parishioners, worshipers.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| churchgoers |
This word is best used when referring to people who regularly attend church services, emphasizing the action of going to church.
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| worshipers |
This word can describe anyone engaged in the act of worship, not restricted to any specific religion or location, including both individual and group worship.
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| parishioners |
This term is ideally used for members of a specific parish or local church community, highlighting their connection to a particular church.
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| believers |
This word is suitable for describing people who have faith or strong religious beliefs, not necessarily tied to attendance at a physical church.
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Examples of usage
- The churchgoers gathered every Sunday for the morning service.
- The churchgoers prayed together during the evening mass.
Translations
Translations of the word "churchgoers" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frequentadores da igreja
🇮🇳 गिरजाघर जाने वाले लोग
🇩🇪 Kirchgänger
🇮🇩 jemaat gereja
🇺🇦 відвідувачі церкви
🇵🇱 uczestnicy kościoła
🇯🇵 教会に行く人々
🇫🇷 fidèles de l'église
🇪🇸 feligreses
🇹🇷 kiliseye gidenler
🇰🇷 교회 가는 사람들
🇸🇦 رواد الكنيسة
🇨🇿 návštěvníci kostela
🇸🇰 návštevníci kostola
🇨🇳 教堂信徒
🇸🇮 cerkveni obiskovalci
🇮🇸 kirkjugestir
🇰🇿 шіркеуге баратындар
🇬🇪 ეკლესიის მიმსვლელები
🇦🇿 kilsə ziyarətçiləri
🇲🇽 feligreses
Etymology
The term 'churchgoers' dates back to the late 19th century and is a combination of the words 'church' and 'goers'. It refers to individuals who attend church services regularly as part of their religious practice. The concept of church attendance has been an integral part of many religious traditions throughout history, providing a sense of community and spiritual connection for believers.