overchurch

/ˈoʊvərˌtʃərtʃərʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A church that was once the main church of a town or village but is now secondary to a larger church, often as a result of the larger church being built elsewhere.

“The historic overchurch still stands, a testament to the town’s rich history.”

Synonyms

  • ancient church
  • old church

Antonyms

  • main church
  • principal church