Churchperson
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A person involved with the church; a churchgoer or cleric.
"Even though the ordination of Ellen Barrett was allowed to stand because she admitted publically^([sic]) only her orientation, and refused to discuss the particulars of her relationships, her presence forces churchpeople to consider on what grounds gay relationships can be sanctioned within the community."
Example
More examples"Even though the ordination of Ellen Barrett was allowed to stand because she admitted publically^([sic]) only her orientation, and refused to discuss the particulars of her relationships, her presence forces churchpeople to consider on what grounds gay relationships can be sanctioned within the community."
Etymology
From church + person.
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