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- DictionaryPar·ish/ˈperiSH/
noun
- 1. (in the Christian Church) a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor: "a parish church"
The meaning of PARISH is the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor. How to use parish in a sentence.
PARISH definition: 1. in some Christian denominations, an area cared for by one priest with its own church, or (in…. Learn more.
A parish is a territorial entity in many Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest, often termed a parish priest, who might be assisted by one or more curates, and who operates from a parish church.
noun. a subdivision of a diocese, having its own church and a clergyman parochial. the churchgoers of such a subdivision. (in England and, formerly, Wales) the smallest unit of local government in rural areas. (in Louisiana) a unit of local government corresponding to a county in other states of the US.
1. a. An administrative part of a diocese, especially an Anglican or Roman Catholic diocese, having its own church and a designated priest. b. The members of such a parish; a religious community attending one church. 2. A political subdivision of a British county, usually corresponding in boundaries to an original ecclesiastical parish. 3.
A parish is a local church community that has one main church and one pastor. Parish members do more than just attend church. They organize community activities, social events, and — very important — coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings. A parish is technically a piece of land.
Definition of parish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
