churchgoer

noun

church·​go·​er ˈchərch-ˌgō-ər How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
Synonyms of churchgoernext
: one who habitually attends church
churchgoing
ˈchərch-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce churchgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
adjective or noun

Examples of churchgoer in a Sentence

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These preachers can avail themselves of conservative-friendly media figures like a Joe Rogan (now a regular churchgoer) or Theo Von (in a Bible study with Morgan Wallen) or Evangelical podcasters like Bryce Crawford, George Janko, and Girls Gone Bible (Smith has recently booked all three). Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026 Kessler was a husband, dad, grandfather, brother, nephew, volunteer, Catholic churchgoer, Knight of Columbus and more, according to his family members. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Dec. 2025 Their church services are grounded in following the word of the Bible, Afanasyev said, and churchgoers can expect a good musical worship service, too. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025 Sunday will start pleasantly for churchgoers and those running errands in the morning and early afternoon. Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for churchgoer

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churchgoer was in 1598

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“Churchgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churchgoer. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.

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