Cool MateMeaning of Parish
In simple words: A local church community or area.
Parish in a sentence
- a **parish church/priest**
- He is vicar of a large rural parish.
- This area in the north of the county comprises 26 parishes.
- The parish was/were very welcoming when I first arrived.
How to use Parish
Used mainly in religious contexts, particularly in Christianity. It’s more common in British English. Avoid using it in casual conversations about non-religious topics.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'pair' of 'church' – a pair working together.
Related words
Collocations with Parish
- parish council
- parish priest
- rural parish
- urban parish
- parish community
Synonyms for Parish
- congregation
- community
- vicariate
- diocese
- church
Opposites of Parish
- diocese
- district
Common mistakes with Parish
- Confused with 'precinct' or 'district'.
- Mistakenly used to refer to a town or city instead of a church community.
- Omitting its religious connotation.
Parish appears in
Parish in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رعية
مجتمع كنيسة محلي أو منطقة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Parish
একটি স্থানীয় গির্জা সম্প্রদায় বা এলাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Pfarrei
Eine lokale Kirchengemeinde oder ein Gebiet.
- SpanishEspañol
Parroquia
Una comunidad o área de iglesia local.
- Persianفارسی
کلیسای محلی
یک جامعه یا منطقه کلیسایی محلی.
- FrenchFrançais
Paroisse
Une communauté ou une zone d'église locale.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Parish
एक स्थानीय चर्च समुदाय या इलाका।
- ItalianItaliano
Parrocchia
Una comunità o area di chiesa locale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Paróquia
Uma comunidade ou área de igreja local.
- RussianРусский
Приход
Местная церковная община или территория.
- Urduاردو
پیرش
ایک مقامی چرچ کمیونٹی یا علاقہ۔
- Chinese中文
教区
一个地方的教会社区或区域。
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Frequently asked questions about Parish
What does Parish mean?
A local church community or area.
What is the definition of Parish?
an area that has its own church and that a priest is responsible for
How do you use Parish in a sentence?
a **parish church/priest**
Can you give another example of Parish?
He is vicar of a large rural parish.
What are synonyms for Parish?
Common alternatives include congregation, community, vicariate, diocese, church.
What is the opposite of Parish?
Opposite meanings include diocese, district.
What words go with Parish?
It commonly pairs with parish council, parish priest, rural parish, urban parish, parish community.
What are common mistakes when using Parish?
Confused with 'precinct' or 'district'. Mistakenly used to refer to a town or city instead of a church community. Omitting its religious connotation.
How do you pronounce Parish?
US: /["/ˈpærɪʃ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpærɪʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Parish formal or informal?
"Parish" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Parish?
Used mainly in religious contexts, particularly in Christianity. It’s more common in British English. Avoid using it in casual conversations about non-religious topics.
What CEFR level is Parish?
"Parish" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.