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

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The matter has sparked debate among local churchgoers. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 Read Next National Most regular churchgoers — except one group — back Trump, survey finds. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025 Among churchgoers celebrating the news at Mass on Sunday were Ted and Katie Kolbus, in town to visit their son, Nathan. Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 May 2025 Even as many New Yorkers, especially migrants, remain regular churchgoers, others have drifted away from the faith. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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