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parish

 

[ ˈperɪʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.

Synonyms

congregation, diocese, rectory

Examples of usage

  • The parish was responsible for organizing community events.
  • She attended the local parish church every Sunday.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The residents of such a district collectively.

Synonyms

community, district, ward

Examples of usage

  • The parish voted on the new zoning laws.
  • The parish was divided on the issue of property taxes.
Context #3 | Verb

archaic

To place someone under the jurisdiction or authority of a parish.

Synonyms

appoint, assign, delegate

Examples of usage

  • He was parish'd to the care of the local church.

Translations

Translations of the word "parish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paróquia

🇮🇳 पारिश

🇩🇪 Pfarrgemeinde

🇮🇩 paroki

🇺🇦 парафія

🇵🇱 parafia

🇯🇵 教区

🇫🇷 paroisse

🇪🇸 parroquia

🇹🇷 cemaat

🇰🇷 교구

🇸🇦 أبرشية

🇨🇿 farnost

🇸🇰 farnosť

🇨🇳 教区

🇸🇮 župnija

🇮🇸 sókn

🇰🇿 парафия

🇬🇪 პარაფია

🇦🇿 pariya

🇲🇽 parroquia

Word origin

The word 'parish' originated from the Old French word 'paroisse', which in turn came from the Latin word 'parochia'. The concept of a parish as a geographical area served by a church dates back to early Christian times. Parishes were established to provide pastoral care to specific communities. Over time, the term 'parish' has evolved to encompass both religious and administrative meanings, reflecting its dual role in society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,489, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.