paroch

/ˈpærɒk/ or /ˈpærɒʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A small region or district, especially a division of a diocese in the Church of England.

“The village was located in the paroch of St. Mary’s.”

2. adjective

Of or relating to a parish or its clergy.

“The paroch school had a strong sense of community.”

Synonyms

  • diocese
  • parish

Antonyms

  • metropolitan
  • urban