churchgoer

[ church-goh-er ]

noun

1. a person who goes goes go to church, especially habitually.
2. Chiefly British. a member of the Established Church, in contrast to a Nonconformist.

churchgoer

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃˌɡəʊə /

noun

1. a person who attends church regularly
2. an adherent of an established Church in contrast to a Nonconformist

Derived Forms

• ˈchurchˌgoing, nounadjective

Other Words From

• churchgoing noun
• non·churchgoer noun
• non·churchgoing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of churchgoer¹

First recorded in 1600–90; church + go ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And what does that say about Christianity more broadly in a country where the numbers of churchgoers is in rapid decline?

From BBC

For example, despite everything Trump has done and even been convicted of, there’s no evidence of any erosion of support for Trump among white Christians or white frequent churchgoers.

From Salon

Douglas said his mother was a churchgoer and liked to go on walks as well as crochet and knit, sometimes making sweaters, dresses and beanies for her grandchildren.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as police investigations, church leaders, with a duty of care to churchgoers and staff, commissioned several expert risk assessments into whether Canon Hindley posed a safeguarding risk.

From BBC

Both are churchgoers with a pack of children.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• devotee