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worshippers

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɝʃɪpɝz// UK //wˈɜːʃɪpəz// wor·ship·pers

n. people who go to a holy place, like a church or temple, to pray or show respect to a god. You use this to describe the group of people attending a religious service.

n. individuals who participate in religious services or show reverence to a deity. Often refers to a collective group present within a sacred space.


SIMPLE

The worshippers gathered in the mosque for Friday prayers.

CONTEXTUAL

On Sunday mornings, the local church is filled with worshippers from all over the neighborhood.

COMPLEX

The ancient temple remains a site of pilgrimage, drawing thousands of worshippers who leave offerings at the altar to seek blessings for their families.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'worshipper'; typically used to describe a congregation or crowd in a religious context.

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