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parish
This term carries a strong association with community and local identity, often blending spiritual and civic duties. In a religious context, it refers to the specific territory served by a church, implying a close-knit relationship between the clergy and the residents.
In a civil context, the term is used for local government administration. Notably, in Louisiana, USA, the word "parish" is used instead of "county" to denote the primary administrative division of the state, a linguistic remnant of the French and Spanish colonial influence.
Meanings
Examples
The detective searched every house in the parish.
The knight protected the borders of the parish.
The ancient parish boundaries were redrawn in 1850.
Louisiana uses the term parish instead of county.