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church
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- pronunciation:
- chuhrch
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a building for public Christian worship.
- similar words:
- basilica, cathedral, chapel, meetinghouse, tabernacle, temple
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| definition 2: |
such worship itself.
- synonyms:
- devotions, service, worship
- similar words:
- communion, compline, mass, matins, novena, office, vespers
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| definition 3: |
the congregation or membership of a religious denomination or sect.
- synonyms:
- communion, congregation, fold
- similar words:
- flock, laity, parish
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| definition 4: |
(often pl.) a particular Christian denomination or sect.
the Baptist Church- synonyms:
- denomination, sect
- similar words:
- creed, cult, faith, persuasion, religion
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| definition 5: |
the local or national organization and authority of a particular religious denomination.
- synonyms:
- clergy, ministry
- similar words:
- Christendom, episcopacy, hierarchy, papacy, presbytery, religion, Vatican, vestry
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| definition 6: |
organized religion in general.
the role of the church in daily life- synonyms:
- religion
- similar words:
- devotion, faith, worship
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| related words: |
denomination, mission |
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