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church

[church] / tʃɜrtʃ /
NOUN
religious institution, building
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chapel mosque parish sanctuary shrine synagogue temple
STRONG
abbey basilica bethel cathedral chancel chantry fold minster mission oratory tabernacle
WEAK
Lord's house house of God house of prayer house of worship sacellum
NOUN
religious belief, group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
congregation denomination faith religion sect society
STRONG
affiliation body chapter communion connection creed cult doctrine faction gathering ism order persuasion schism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agnosticism disbelief

Example Sentences

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It would be insulting to make broad categorical claims about the Catholic church as a whole.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

If we claim that the church has become more progressive, well, what the hell do we mean, and on what time scale?

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He said he and others in his Social Circle church hoped to provide religious counseling to immigrants held in the facility.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

His mom served as the pastor for their church, which met in secret in their home along with 17 or 18 fellow converts for daily services.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

We parade through a small cemetery and around the side of St. Mary’s church.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.