1. One of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
   - Christian church 
2. A place for public (especially Christian) worship
   "the church was empty"
   - church building 
3. A service conducted in a house of worship
   "don't be late for church"
   - church service 
4. The body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church
   "our church is hosting a picnic next week"

1. Perform a special church rite or service for
   "church a woman after childbirth"

Derived forms: churches, churched, churching

See also: churchly, ecclesiastic

Type of: body, divine service, faith, house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, organised religion [Brit], organized religion, perform, place of worship, religion, religious service, service

Part of: Christendom, Christianity

Encyclopedia: Church, Ellen Church, A Church Church, Liverpool Church, Lancashire Church, Frederick Edwin

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