parish
/ˈpærɪʃ/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6419 in the learning path
堂区；基层行政区
Definitions
n. A local church district, or a small administrative area.
堂区；基层行政区
n. The people living in a particular church district.
堂区全体居民
Example
Our parish has a small church beside the river.
我们堂区有一座小教堂，就在河边。
Rural parish councils can help maintain public footpaths and protect green spaces for local residents.
乡村基层议会可以协助维护公共步道，并为当地居民保护绿地。
Collocations
- parish church
- parish priest
- parish council
Word family
- parishioner (n.)
- parochial (adj.)
Usage tip
教会语境指堂区，比主教管辖的diocese小。
FAQ
- What does parish mean?
- A local church district, or a small administrative area. The people living in a particular church district.
- How is parish pronounced?
- UK /ˈpærɪʃ/, US /ˈpærɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
