church
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a building where Christians go to pray and have religious services.
n.a building constructed for Christian religious services and communal worship.
Simple“The old stone church stands in the middle of the village square.”
In context“The architect preserved the original stained glass while modernising the church's structural foundations to meet current safety standards.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
n.a religious meeting or ceremony that happens in a church.
n.a public religious service held in a church building.
Simple“The family usually goes to church on Sunday mornings.”
In context“Attendance at church has fluctuated over the last decade, reflecting broader shifts in the town's demographic and social habits.”
UsageOften used without an article in phrases like 'go to church' or 'after church'.
- 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a specific group of Christians or a whole religious organisation, like the Catholic Church.
n.a particular Christian denomination or the collective body of all Christian believers.
Simple“She is an active member of the local Methodist church.”
In context“The Church issued a formal statement regarding the new legislation, sparking a debate about the separation of religion and state.”
Synonyms - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.organised religion seen as a powerful force in society or politics.
n.institutionalised religion considered as a social or political entity.
Simple“The constitution describes the separation of church and state.”
In context“Historians often examine the tension between church and crown during the medieval period to understand the evolution of legal systems.”
Synonymsorganised religion - 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to teach someone about religion, usually from a young age.
v.to bring someone under the influence of a church or to provide them with a religious education.
Simple“He was churched in a very strict environment that he later left.”
In context“The mission sought to church the local population through a combination of primary education and charitable works.”
Synonymsindoctrinateevangelise