Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
church
noun
/tʃɜːrtʃ/
Definition
A building or place used for public Christian worship.
Examples
- She attends church every Sunday.
- The church was built in the 19th century.
- They held a wedding ceremony in the local church.
Meaning
The term ‘church’ can also refer to the collective body of Christian believers or the organization associated with that faith.
Synonyms
- chapel
- temple
- house of worship
- sanctuary
