churchgoer

noun

church·​go·​er ˈchərch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
: one who habitually attends church
churchgoing
ˈchərch-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
adjective or noun

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

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But here again there are differences between the (smaller group of) regular churchgoers, and the larger group of U.S. Catholics who rarely or never go. Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 6 May 2025 These, among other actions, support the campaign's belief that Trump will motivate record turnout among churchgoers in key battleground states. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Observers noted the significance of Jakes passing the torch to his daughter, which many believe will add to his legacy among Black churchgoers. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025 He was also seen as more openminded—less doctrinaire—on pressing lifestyle questions among churchgoers. Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for churchgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churchgoer was in 1598

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“Churchgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchgoer. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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