Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
churchgoer [church-goh-er] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a person who goes to church, especially habitually.
- Chiefly British. a member of the Established Church, in contrast to a Nonconformist.
Origin of churchgoer First recorded in 1600–90; church + go1 + -er1 Related formschurch·go·ing, nounnon·church·go·er, nounnon·church·go·ing, adjective Related Words for churchgoers church, devotee, churchgoer, throng, crowd, parish, gathering, audience, flock, community, fold, territory, bethel, archdiocese, parishioners, votary, disciple, adorer, confab, laity Examples from the Web for churchgoers Contemporary Examples of churchgoers
Businessmen and churchgoers find it difficult to conceal while wearing a shirt and tie.
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What this means is that the idea of popes as descendants of St. Peter is about controlling bishops, not churchgoers.
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In October 2013, word leaked that initial test screenings of the film had been received poorly by churchgoers.
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But she did have words of advice for churches and churchgoers.
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Although admittedly not churchgoers, the family is Christian, says Karen, “in our own way.”
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Historical Examples of churchgoers
Only to think that such a monster is the favorite of all the churchgoers!
Eugene Sue
They could pause to acquaint the churchgoers with a matter of common interest.
Harry Leon Wilson
To-day Anne Kvæn and all the house servants were also among the churchgoers.
Jonas Lie
As usual, a row of beggars was standing before the door, imploring the charity of the churchgoers.
Axel Munthe
Four fat horses and four wagons started from Goodfields with the churchgoers.
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British Dictionary definitions for churchgoers churchgoer noun
- a person who attends church regularly
- an adherent of an established Church in contrast to a Nonconformist
Derived Formschurchgoing, noun, adjective