parishioners

Definitions

The members or inhabitants of a particular church parish.

People who attend a specific church and are under the pastoral care of its clergy.

Examples

The priest greeted the parishioners at the church doors after the Sunday morning service.

Many parishioners volunteered their time to help organize the annual community charity event.

Synonyms

congregation parish worshippers members flock laity believers

Antonyms

clergy pastors priests ministers nonbelievers infidels atheists