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churches
/ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/
[/ˈtʃɜːtʃɪz/]
plural of church
Beginnernoun
Definition
Churches is the plural of church, buildings where Christians meet to pray.
Example
The old town has three churches.
The old town has three churches.
Etymology
From Greek 'kuriakon' meaning 'the Lord's house'; '-ch' takes '-es'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talk about places and religion.