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Church

noun

One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship. Synonym: Christian church.

A place for public (especially Christian) worship. Synonym: church building.

A service conducted in a house of worship. Synonym: church service.

The body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church.

verb

(past & past part. churched; pres. part. churching)

Perform a special church rite or service for.

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