PARISH


Meaning of PARISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pærɪʃ ]

( parishes)

1.

A parish is a village or part of a town which has its own church and priest.

...the parish of St Mark’s, Lakenham...

...a 13th century parish church.

N-COUNT : oft N n

2.

A parish is a small country area in England which has its own elected council.

...elected representatives, such as County and Parish Councillors.

N-COUNT : usu N n

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