Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paroquia
Noun
/pəˈroʊkiə/
Definition
A parish or a local church community.
Examples
- The paroquia hosted a charity event to raise funds for the community.
- Many people in the village are members of the same paroquia.
- During mass, the priest addressed the congregation of the paroquia.
Meaning
In a religious context, ‘paroquia’ refers to a geographical area served by a parish priest or a comparable church leader, representing a local congregation within a church diocese.
Synonyms
- Parish
- Congregation
- Community