noun
- elected lay officials in Anglican and Episcopal churches who assist the clergy and manage church affairs
Usage: religious context; plural form
Examples
- The churchwardens counted the collection after Sunday service.
- Two churchwardens were elected at the annual parish meeting.
- The churchwardens organized the church fundraising event.
- She served as one of the churchwardens for three years.
- The churchwardens met with the rector to discuss building repairs.
- New churchwardens take office at the beginning of each year.