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Meaning of church
The primary meaning of the word "church" refers to a building for public Christian worship.
Etymology of church
The word "church" originates from Old English "cirice", which is derived from the Greek word "kyriakon" meaning "of the Lord", and is related to the Greek word "kyrios" meaning "lord" or "master"
The term has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to a Christian place of worship
Synonyms
Definitions
- A building for public Christian worship
- * The people of a particular district who attend a church
- * The clergy and other people who are responsible for the organization and running of the Christian Church
Usage Examples
- The village has a beautiful old church that dates back to the 12th century
- * The church is having a fundraising campaign to repair the damaged roof
- * She is a member of the local church and attends services every Sunday