church

/t‍ʃˈɜːt‍ʃ/

/ˈtʃɝtʃ/

Church

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

a service conducted in a house of worship

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church

to church

MAIN VERB

perform a special church rite or service for

Examples

1. The church had a more important part to play in the community.

2. The school is situated behind the church.

3. The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.

4. The Medieval church went to some lengths to specify the roles of particular stones in religious imagery.