Meaning of church in English

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Verb
church
Definitions
1. perform a special church rite or service for
Examples
- « church a woman after childbirth »
Derived terms
- church building
- church service
Noun
church
Etymology
Old English cir(i)ce, cyr(i)ce, related to Dutch kerk and German Kirche, based on medieval Greek kurikon, from Greek kuriakon (dōma)‘Lord's (house)’, from kurios‘master or lord’. Compare with kirk
Definitions
1. one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
2. a place for public (especially Christian) worship
Examples
- « the church was empty »
3. a service conducted in a church
Examples
- « don't be late for church »
4. the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church
Examples
- « our church is hosting a picnic next week »

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