Church Meaning in English
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
We went to church on Sunday.
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The church is on Main Street.
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My grandmother sings in the church choir.
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He got married in a beautiful old church.
natural
After moving, it took me a while to find a new church community.
natural
Are you going to church this weekend, or just staying home?
natural