parishioner

American

[puh-rish-uh-ner] / pəˈrɪʃ ə nər /

noun

one of the community or inhabitants of a parish.

parishioner British

/ pəˈrɪʃənə /

noun

a member of a particular parish

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Other Word Forms

nonparishioner noun
parishionership noun

Etymology

Origin of parishioner

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

Example Sentences

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She said that parishioner William Spencer and his chorister son George are among those trying to help.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

At the nearby church, a lone parishioner rode into the school on a bicycle.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

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 • Oct. 23, 2024

“The diocese needs to protect themselves against this litigation,” said Bettini, a longtime parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fresno.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

M ., whereupon detectives, who had been strenuously but abortively interrogating the suspect, withdrew to another room, leaving the minister to consult privately with his parishioner.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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