churches Meaning & Definition
What Does Churches Mean?
As a noun, churches means plural of church. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of church. As a verb, it means To conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple).
Quick Facts About Churches
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃɪz/ |
| Synonyms | chapel, kirk and congregation |
Churches Definition (Noun)
- plural of church
Churches as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of church
Noun
- A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.
There is a lovely little church in the valley.
- Christians collectively seen as a single spiritual community; Christianity.
These worshippers make up the Church of Christ.
- A local group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs, local or general.
- A particular denomination of Christianity.
The Church of England separated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534.
- (as bare noun) Christian worship held at a church; service.
- Organized religion in general or a specific religion considered as a political institution.
Many constitutions enshrine the separation of church and state.
- Any religious group.
She goes to a Wiccan church down the road.
- Assembly.
Verb
- To conduct a religious service for (a woman after childbirth, or a newly married couple).
- To educate someone religiously, as in in a church.
Synonyms of Churches
Churches synonyms and antonyms →Churches in a Sentence
There is a lovely little church in the valley.
These worshippers make up the Church of Christ.
The Church of England separated from the Roman Catholic Church in 1534.
Many constitutions enshrine the separation of church and state.
She goes to a Wiccan church down the road.
Word Forms & Grammar
churches