parish

UK
/ˈpær.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɛr.ɪʃ/

Translations

parishnoun
parishes
pl
UK
/ˈpær.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpɛr.ɪʃ/
The parish held a community event last weekend.
Приход провел общественное мероприятие на прошлых выходных.
приходская церковь
The parish church is located in the center of the village.
Приходская церковь находится в центре деревни.
Additional translations
parishadjective
UK
/ˈpær.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈpær.ɪʃ/
Used primarily attributively (parish priest, parish council); rarely, if ever, graded.

Definitions

parishnoun
A local church community or congregation, typically one that is part of a larger religious organization.
The parish gathered for the Sunday service at the local church.
A territorial division within a diocese, under the pastoral care of a priest or minister.
The parish boundaries were redrawn to accommodate the growing population.
In some countries, a civil administrative district, similar to a county.
The parish council met to discuss the new community center project.
parishadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a parish (ecclesiastical or civil).
The parish records were digitised for easier access.