church
word
/ˈtʃɝtʃ/
church
/tʃˈɜːtʃ/
church
Definition
A building where Christians meet to worship; it can also mean the people who form a Christian religious group.
Usage & Nuances
'Church' is usually used for Christian places of worship, not for mosques, temples, or synagogues. It can mean a physical building or the community of believers. In phrases: 'go to church' (without 'the') means attending a service; 'the Church' with a capital 'C' may refer to an organized group like the Catholic Church.
Spanish: iglesiaPortuguese (BR): igrejaPortuguese (PT): igrejaChinese (Simplified): 教堂Chinese (Traditional): 教堂Hindi: चर्चArabic: كنيسةBengali: গির্জাRussian: церковьJapanese: 教会Vietnamese: nhà thờKorean: 교회Turkish: kiliseUrdu: گرجا گھرIndonesian: gereja
Example Sentences
The church is on Main Street.
basic
We went to church on Sunday.
basic
My grandmother sings in the church choir.
basic
Are you going to church this weekend, or just staying home?
natural
He got married in a beautiful old church.
natural
After moving, it took me a while to find a new church community.
natural