church
UK: tʃɜːtʃ | US: tʃɜːrtʃ
n. a building used for public Christian worship
n. the collective body of Christian believers; a religious institution
n. a particular Christian denomination (e.g., the Anglican Church)
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The word church originates from the Old English cirice or circe, derived from the West Germanic kirika, which in turn comes from the Greek kyriakon (meaning "the Lord's house"). The Greek root kyriakon is based on kyrios (lord), reflecting the early Christian emphasis on communal worship spaces dedicated to Christ. Over time, the term evolved phonetically and semantically to encompass both the physical building and the religious community.
The village church was built in the 12th century.
She attends church every Sunday.
The Church plays a vital role in the community.
They were married in a small country church.
The separation of church and state is a key principle in many democracies.