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parroquia

parish

noun pah-RROH-kyah Less Common
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Latin parochia, from Greek paroikia (neighbourhood, community of settlers).

Also means

parish community, local area

Usage Note

Parroquia is the basic Catholic territorial unit administered by a párroco (parish priest). In everyday speech it can also refer informally to the regular clientele of a bar or shop (la parroquia del bar = 'the bar's regulars'). The adjective is parroquial (colegio parroquial = parish school).

Examples

"La boda se celebró en la parroquia del barrio."

Natural Translation

The wedding was held in the neighbourhood parish.

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