churchwarden

noun

Meaning

An official in an Anglican church, elected by the parish, responsible for the church's property and fabric.

Examples

The churchwardens are responsible for opening and closing the church each day.
She was elected as a churchwarden at her local parish church.

Synonyms: parish official, church officer, sacristan

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churchwarden

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌwɔːrdn̩

Definition

An official in an Anglican church, elected by the parish, responsible for the church's property and fabric.

Examples

The churchwardens are responsible for opening and closing the church each day.
She was elected as a churchwarden at her local parish church.

How to Use churchwarden

churchwarden of (prepositional phrase): To indicate the specific church or parish the churchwarden is associated with. — "He served as churchwarden of St. Mary's for ten years."

Synonyms of churchwarden

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