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parish

Pronunciation: [ˈpær.ɪʃ]

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Learn how to use parish in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “religion”

(noun) a local church community or a district of a church. It's where people go to worship and be part of their church community.

Example

Every Sunday, our parish holds a service that welcomes everyone.

Example

There isn't a parish nearby for those who want to attend church.

Example

What parish do you belong to in our town?

Context: “administration”

(noun) an area that is governed by a local government, similar to a neighborhood or a district. It's like a small part of a town or city where local rules apply.

Example

The parish council discussed new park plans for the community.

Example

There wasn't any funding from the parish for the proposed community center.

Example

Which parish do you live in?

How to pronounce parish

Pronunciation: [ˈpær.ɪʃ]

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