par·ish 
/ˈperɪʃ/ noun
plural par·ish·es /ˈperɪʃ/ noun [count] 1 a : an area that has its own local church and priest or minister
▪ The parish will be getting a new priest soon.
b : the group of people who go to the church in a particular area
▪ The parish has grown significantly in the last three years. 2 a US : an area in Louisiana that is like a county
b Brit : a small area that has its own local government
▪ The parish will be getting a new priest soon.
b : the group of people who go to the church in a particular area
▪ The parish has grown significantly in the last three years.
b Brit : a small area that has its own local government
— parish adjective always used before a noun
▪ a parish priest/minister ▪ the parish church ▪ He was elected to the parish council.
▪ a parish priest/minister ▪ the parish church ▪ He was elected to the parish council.
