parishioner

From Late Middle English parisshoner, from earlier parisshen (c. 1200), from Old French paroissien, parochien, from paroisse (English parish).^[1] Equivalent to parish + -ian + -er.

• IPA^(key): /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/, /pəˈɹɪʃnə(ɹ)/

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parishioner (plural parishioners)

1. A member of a parish.
   • 2017, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Bad Dad, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:

     “Reverend Judith!” he announced cheerfully. “What a lovely surprise. How super to see you! What are you standing at the door for? Come in! Come in!”
     “Thank you, thank you. I do like to pop around and see as many of my parishioners as possible,” said Reverend Judith as she followed the pair into the kitchen.

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parishioner

1. alternative form of parisshoner