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parson

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrs(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A parson is a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister.

Synonyms

clergyman, minister, pastor

Examples of usage

  • The parson led the congregation in prayer.
  • The parson visited the sick in the community.
  • The parson preached a sermon on forgiveness.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In historical context, a parson was a person with legal rights to a parish benefice.

Synonyms

clergyman, rector, vicar

Examples of usage

  • The parson was responsible for the spiritual welfare of the parishioners.
  • The parson collected tithes from the parishioners.
  • The parson served as the local religious authority.

Translations

Translations of the word "parson" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฆเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfarrer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendeta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‰ะตะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ proboszcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰งๅธซ (ใผใใ—)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pasteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกrroco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท papaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์‚ฌ (moksanim)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ farรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ farรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰งๅธˆ (mรนshฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพupnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐัั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฆแƒ•แƒ“แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (mgvdeL)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ keลŸiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรกrroco

Word origin

The word 'parson' originated from the Old French word 'parรงon', which meant 'person'. In medieval England, a parson was a person who had the legal right to a parish benefice. Over time, the term became specifically associated with a member of the clergy, particularly a Protestant minister. The role of a parson has evolved throughout history, but it has always been tied to religious duties and responsibilities within a community.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,645, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.