parishioner

[ puh-rish-uh-ner ]

noun

1. one of the community or inhabitants of a parish.

parishioner

/ pəˈrɪʃənə /

noun

1. a member of a particular parish

Other Words From

• pa·rishion·er·ship noun
• nonpa·rishion·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of parishioner¹

1425–75; late Middle English; earlier parishion, Middle English paroschian, -ien, -en < Old French paroissien. See parish, -ian, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In a letter to parishioners last year, Mr Gigantiello said allowing Carpenter to film inside the church was a "lapse in judgment".

From BBC

“We were born for a time such as this,” Harris told parishioners at the Church of Christian Compassion, as they rose to their feet.

From Los Angeles Times

Another parishioner who was married by Father Gutiérrez said she felt "immense gratitude for his life and all that he has contributed to the Church".

From BBC

Then, in late September, flames from an encampment fire leaped into the church parking lot and destroyed the vehicles of four of his parishioners.

From Los Angeles Times

O’Connell’s friends and parishioners had hoped Thursday’s preliminary hearing — usually the first time prosecutors have to present significant evidence in a case in open court — would provide some motive for the out-of-nowhere shooting.

From Los Angeles Times