parish
An administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.
Other meanings
The community attending that church; the members of the parish.
In any of various countries, an administrative subdivision of an area, often of a county.
Word history
From Ancient Greek "παροικία" (a dwelling abroad).
Where this comes from
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