English dictionary
parish
/'p/&/r/I//S/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to a parish; parochial; as, a <i>parish</i> church; <i>parish</i> records; a <i>parish</i> priest; maintained by the parish; as, <i>parish</i> poor.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a local church community
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor
Source: WordNet 3.0
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That circuit of ground committed to the charge of one parson or vicar, or other minister having cure of souls therein.
Source: webster1913