1. a local church community and the area it serves
Usage: religious
2. a civil division in Louisiana corresponding to a county in other states
Usage: Louisiana government
3. a local administrative district in some countries, especially in rural areas
Usage: British; administrative

Examples

• The new priest was assigned to our parish last month.
• She volunteers at the parish food bank every weekend.
• Orleans Parish includes the city of New Orleans.
• The parish council met to discuss the new housing development.
• Each parish in the diocese has its own budget.
• Louisiana has 64 parishes instead of counties.
• The parish church dates back to the 18th century.