parish Definition

parish
noun parishes

1. A district or area served by its own church and priest or minister, usually the established church of that particular area.
2. Especially in England: the smallest unit of local government. Also called civil parish.
3. The inhabitants of a parish.

Example: He has the full support of his parish

adj

1. Belonging or relating to a parish.
2. Employed or supported by the parish.

Etymology: 14c: from French paroisse, from Greek paroikia, from paroikos neighbour.