Church - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |tʃɜːrtʃ|  American pronunciation of the word church
Brit.  |tʃɜːtʃ|  British pronunciation of the word church

noun

- one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
- a place for public (especially Christian) worship
the church was empty
- a service conducted in a house of worship
don't be late for church
- the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church
our church is hosting a picnic next week

verb

- perform a special church rite or service for
church a woman after childbirth

Extra examples

This is the oldest church in town.

They would like to be married in a church.

I didn't see you at church last Sunday.

He is a member of the Catholic Church.

What church do you belong to?

The church's attitude toward divorce

The separation of church and state

I didn't see you in church on Sunday.

Mrs Dobson invited us to dinner after church.

My parents go to church every Sunday.

We didn't see you at church this morning.

Church of Rome

Roman Catholic Church

In her will, she asked that her money be donated to the church.

Turn there at the church.

Word forms

noun
singular: church
plural: churches
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