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churchwoman

/ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌwʊmən/
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Plural:churchwomen
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1

A woman who is an active, devoted member of a Christian church, especially the Anglican or Episcopal Church.

Example

"As a lifelong churchwoman, she volunteered every week to organize charitable drives for the local parish."


2

A female member of the Christian clergy or an official holding an ecclesiastical position within a church.

Example

"The prominent churchwoman was invited to deliver the keynote address at the annual diocesan conference."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Churchwoman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/churchwoman
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