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church

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A place where people gather for religious activities, such as worship, prayer, and teaching.

    - "I go to the church every Sunday."
    - "The church bell rings at noon."
    - "The church is located in the heart of the city."
  • noun

    A group of people organized for religious worship.

    - "The Presbyterian church is known for its strong community."
    - "The Catholic church has a rich history and tradition."
    - "The church has a diverse congregation."
Pronunciation
  1. /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9014326"
  2. /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=840616"
Synonyms

chapel , kirk , congregation
Rhymes
Words rhyming with church
perch , hurch , urchin
Variants
List of all variants of church that leads to same result
church , churches , churched , churching , Church , Frederic Edwin Church , church father , church fathers , church key , church keys , church mode , church modes , Church of England , Churches of England , church register , church registers , church school , church schools
Etymology
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The word 'church' comes from the Old English word 'circe,' meaning 'lord, master,' or 'secular ruler.' Over time, it came to be used to refer to a religious assembly or building.

Trivia
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  1. The largest church in the world is St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.

  2. The first churches were built in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

  3. The word 'church' appears 115 times in the King James Version of the Bible.

Related Concepts
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  1. Religion: The belief and worship of a god or gods. Religion is a complex system of beliefs, practices, and values that shape human behavior and society.

  2. Worship: The reverence and honor paid to a deity or deities. Worship can take many forms, including prayer, meditation, offerings, and rituals.

Culture
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The church has played a significant role in various cultures throughout history. It has been the center of religious, social, and political life in many communities. In art, the church has been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and architecture. In literature, the church has been a recurring theme in novels, poems, and plays. In music, hymns and religious songs have been composed for worship in churches.

How to Memorize "church"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a church, imagine a large, impressive building with a cross on top. Picture people entering the church, sitting in pews, and listening to a sermon. Visualize the stained glass windows, the altar, and the pulpit.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'church' with the feeling of peace and tranquility. Think of the sound of church bells ringing, the smell of incense, and the sense of community that comes from attending church services.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Catholics Have Ornate Rosaries Under Crosses' to help remember the definition of church as a place of worship.

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