1. a member of a particular parish or local church

Examples

• The parishioners gathered for Sunday morning service.
• She has been a devoted parishioner at St. Mary’s for over twenty years.
• The priest knew most of his parishioners by name.
• Local parishioners organized a fundraiser for the church roof repairs.
• As a new parishioner, he was warmly welcomed by the congregation.
• The parishioners voted to approve the new community outreach program.