churchgoer

noun

church·​go·​er ˈchərch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
: one who habitually attends church
churchgoing
ˈchərch-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
adjective or noun

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

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In a previous interview, Emry alleged Boswell’s anti-racist preaching upset some churchgoers and was one of the main reasons for the split. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025 In 2009, it was moved to Memorial Day to reduce disruptions to Sunday churchgoers. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 The police department sent an officer to protect churchgoers at a Haitian Creole Sunday afternoon Mass. Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024 The matter has sparked debate among local churchgoers. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for churchgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churchgoer was in 1598

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“Churchgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchgoer. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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