churchwoman

[ church-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural church·wom·en.

1. a female member, adherent, or active supporter of a church.

churchwoman

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. a female practising member of a church

Word History and Origins

Origin of churchwoman¹

First recorded in 1715–25; church + woman

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