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Definition of parson

parson

/ˈpɑːr.sən/
par · son
Adverb:parsonically
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Plural:parsons
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Adjective:parsonic
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1

A beneficed member of the clergy, such as a rector or vicar, who has full legal control of a parish; more broadly, any Protestant minister or pastor.

Example

"The village parson greeted the congregation warmly outside the stone church after the Sunday service."

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parsley
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'persone', borrowed from Old French 'persone' and Medieval Latin 'persona' (meaning a legal person or representative of the parish), making it an etymological doublet of 'person'.

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