parish

Meanings

• noun

  A self-governing community within a larger administrative area, particularly in rural areas of the Middle Ages and in the Roman Catholic Church.

  - "The village parish held regular meetings to discuss local issues."
  - "Each parishioner was responsible for maintaining the church in their parish."

• noun

  A district within a larger administrative unit, particularly in ecclesiastical contexts.

  - "The parish priest served multiple parishes in the diocese."
  - "The couple married in the parish where they lived."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæɹɪʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpæɹɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

decease , pass away

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parish
harris , paras , marsh , carriage , march

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Variants

List of all variants of parish that leads to same result
parish , parishes , parish-pump , inter-parish , interparish

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Etymology

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Old French 'paroisse' from 'parish' meaning 'belonging to the parish' or 'vicinity of the parish church'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parish' is derived from the Old French word 'paroisse', meaning 'belonging to the parish' or 'vicinity of the parish church'.

2. Parishes have existed in various forms throughout history, from ancient Rome to modern times, serving as the primary units of local administration and social organization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Diocese: A geographical area under the jurisdiction of a bishop, consisting of multiple parishes.

2. Church: A place of worship for a religious community, often located in the center of a parish.

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Culture

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Parishes have played significant roles in various cultures throughout history. In medieval Europe, parishes were the basic units of local administration and social organization. In the Roman Catholic Church, parishes are the primary communities of faith and worship, with each parish having its own church and priest. Parishes have also been featured in literature, such as in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and Dickens' Bleak House.

How to Memorize "parish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small community with a church at its center. Imagine the people living in the village and gathering together for meetings and worship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parish' with the idea of a close-knit community, bound together by shared beliefs and responsibilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'parish' starts with the letter 'P', which can help you recall its meaning as a 'Place of Prayer and Community'.

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