parish
/ˈpɛrɪʃ/
noun
- A local church community or the area served by one church.
- The parish holds a bake sale every spring to raise money for the church roof.
- She has been a member of St. Mary's parish for over twenty years.
- The priest visits families in the parish to offer support and blessings.
- A small administrative district, especially in some countries like England or Louisiana.
- The parish government voted to build a new public library.
- The county is divided into several parishes, each with its own council.
- In Louisiana, a parish is the same as a county in other states.
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