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parish

par·ish

parish

 
 
pronunciation:
pae rihsh
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
part of speech: noun
definition: a district of a Christian religion that has its own church and priest or minister.
The young priest is new to the parish.
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Homophone Note
Most Americans pronounce parish and perish in exactly the same way, but they have different meanings.