parochial church council en · NOUN
Meanings
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The executive committee of a Church of England parish, consisting of clergy and churchwardens of the parish, together with representatives of the laity.
Near-synonyms: vestry, parish council (ecclesiastical sense, uncommon)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| parochial church councils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |