parish
pa
ˈpæ
rish
rɪʃ
rish
/ˈpærɪʃ/

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
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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