교회나 성당의 행정 구역으로, 보통 하나의 교회 건물과 사제 또는 목사가 담당하는 지역.
An administrative district of a church, typically containing a single church building and served by a priest or pastor.
예문:
"The new vicar was warmly welcomed by the entire parish."
"She volunteers every Sunday at the local parish soup kitchen."
"The boundaries of the parish were redrawn last year due to population changes."
특히 영국에서 지방 정부의 가장 낮은 단계에 해당하는 작은 행정 구역.
A small administrative division used for local government, especially in the UK, often corresponding to the lowest level of local authority.
예문:
"The local council manages services for three civil parishes in the district."
"Residents of the parish voted on the proposed changes to the park layout."
미국 루이지애나 주에서 다른 주들의 '카운티(county)'에 해당하는 행정 구역.
In the state of Louisiana, a territorial division equivalent to a county in other U.S. states.
예문:
"New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish."
"The sheriff's office covers the entire parish territory."
"Louisiana is unique in having parishes instead of counties."
(집합적으로) 교구에 속한 주민이나 신도들.
The inhabitants of a parish, or the congregation belonging to a specific church.
예문:
"The priest addressed the entire parish after the Sunday service."
"The parish organized a fundraiser to repair the church roof."