church

[tʃərtʃ]

church Definition

• 1. a building used for public Christian worship
• 2. a 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

Synonyms for church

• chapel
• cathedral
• temple
• mosque
• synagogue

Idioms Using church

• the Church

  the worldwide body of Christians

  Example

  The Church has been divided into many different denominations.

• in church

  inside a church building

  Example

  We sat in church and listened to the sermon.

• leave someone to their own devices

  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

• state church

  a church formally recognized by the state as the national church

  Example

  The Church of England is the state church in England.

• church service

  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.'