English Meaning & Definitions
Plural form of church; buildings used for public Christian worship.
- “The city is famous for its historic stone churches.”
- “Many local churches provide food and shelter for the homeless.”
Third-person singular present of church; to perform a religious service for someone, typically a woman after childbirth, or to bring someone to church.
- “In traditional customs, the priest churches the mother after her recovery.”
- “He churches his children every Sunday morning without fail.”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “churches”.
Derived from the Old English 'cirice', which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*kirikō', ultimately stemming from the Greek 'kyriakon' meaning 'the Lord's house' or 'belonging to the Lord'.
Think of 'churches' as 'CH-UR-CHES': Children Under Religious CHaracter Education Services.
Frequently Asked Questions About “churches”
1. What is the meaning of “churches” in English?
In English, churches (noun) is defined as: “Plural form of church; buildings used for public Christian worship.”.
2. How do you use “churches” in a sentence?
“The city is famous for its historic stone churches.”
3. What are English synonyms of “churches”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “churches”?
Derived from the Old English 'cirice', which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*kirikō', ultimately stemming from the Greek 'kyriakon' meaning 'the Lord's house' or 'belonging to the Lord'.
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