Synonyms for

Parish

Verb / ˈpærɪʃ / / ˈperɪʃ / Another word for parish — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.

Synonyms & similar words

district county township precinct village community locality neighborhood division ward sector zone area region territory province arrondissement borough commune municipality

Synonyms by register

Formal

diocese ecclesiastical district cure benefice

Informal

neighborhood community area district

Literary

flock congregation shepherd's charge

Antonyms

unorganized unincorporated independent secular individual

Common collocations

  • local parish
  • parish council
  • parish church
  • parishioners of the
  • rural parish
  • urban parish
  • parish boundaries
  • former parish

Word family

noun parish
verb parish
adjective parochial

Usage note

Primarily refers to a church administrative district. 'Parochial' can also mean narrow-minded or provincial.

Example sentences

  1. The parish council met to discuss the upcoming festival.
  2. Our parish is raising money for a new playground.
  3. The priest in our parish is very kind.
  4. I live in a small parish in the countryside.
  5. The parishioners worked together to clean up the church.

Quotes

  • In every parish is a man to whom everybody comes for advice.
  • A parish consists of a village and a church.
  • The parish is the poor man's friend.

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