church

[tʃərtʃ]

church Definition

  • 1a building used for public Christian worship
  • 2a particular Christian organization, typically one with its own clergy, buildings, and distinctive doctrines

Using church: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "church" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The church was built in the 12th century.

  • Example

    She goes to church every Sunday.

  • Example

    He was ordained as a minister of the church.

  • Example

    The Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination.

church Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using church

  • the worldwide body of Christians

    Example

    The Church has been divided into many different denominations.

  • inside a church building

    Example

    We sat in church and listened to the sermon.

  • allow someone to do what they want without offering help or guidance

    Example

    I left him to his own devices and he managed to fix the problem himself.

Phrases with church

  • a church formally recognized by the state as the national church

    Example

    The Church of England is the state church in England.

  • a religious ceremony or ritual performed in a church

    Example

    The church service starts at 10 am.

  • church bell

    a bell hung in a church tower and rung to announce the time or to call people to church

    Example

    The church bell rang out across the village.

Origins of church

from Old English 'cirice', from Late Greek 'kurikon', from Greek 'kuriakon (dōma)', meaning 'Lord's (house)'

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Summary: church in Brief

A 'church' [tʃərtʃ] is a building used for public Christian worship, or a particular Christian organization with its own clergy, buildings, and doctrines. Examples include 'The church was built in the 12th century.' and 'The Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination.' Phrases like 'church service' and idioms like 'the Church' are also common. 'Church' is often informally referred to as 'God's house' or 'house of God.'

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