parish
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Definition & Meaning of "parish"in English

Parish
01

an area with a church of its own that is under the care of a priest 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
parishes
Examples
The parish is known for its strong sense of community and active involvement in local charities. 
02

the local administrative subdivision of a diocese assigned to a single pastor 

Examples
The bishop visited every parish in his diocese. 
03

(Louisiana) the equivalent of a county in other U.S. states 

Slang
Examples
New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish. 
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