churches
word · lemma: church
Definition
Plural of 'church': buildings where Christians gather to worship, pray, and participate in religious activities. Also refers to groups or organizations of Christians.
Usage & Nuances
Always refers to more than one 'church'. Can describe physical buildings or groups of Christian believers. Common with phrases like 'attend churches', 'historic churches', or 'different churches'. Not used for other religions' places of worship.
Example Sentences
Many churches are closed on Mondays.
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People visit churches to pray.
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Some old churches have beautiful stained glass windows.
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In big cities, you can find churches from many different Christian traditions.
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Tourists love taking photos of famous churches around the world.
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There are three churches in my town.
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