Church
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/tʃɜrtʃ/
🇬🇧
/tʃɜːtʃ/
(church)
Christian worship place
Etymology
'Church' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cirice,' which came from the Greek word 'kuriakon,' meaning 'of the Lord.'
'Cirice' transformed into the Middle English word 'chirche,' and eventually became the modern English word 'church.'
Initially, it meant 'a place of Christian worship,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a building used for public Christian worship.
The church was built in the 19th century.
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Noun 2
a particular Christian organization with its own clergy, buildings, and distinctive doctrines.
The Catholic Church has a long history.
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Noun 3
the hierarchy of clergy within a particular Christian Church.
He was ordained into the church.
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Last updated: 2025/06/13 13:35