Church meaning

What does “church” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“church” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship.

church

noun

  1. one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

  2. a place for public (especially Christian) worship

    “the church was empty”

  3. a service conducted in a house of worship

    “don't be late for church”

  4. the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church

    “our church is hosting a picnic next week”

verb

  1. perform a special church rite or service for

    “church a woman after childbirth”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University