What is another word for churchwoman?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɜːt͡ʃwʊmən] (IPA)

The word churchwoman may be used to describe a female member of the church or a woman dedicated to religious activities. There are countless synonyms for churchwoman depending on the context of the situation. Some of the possible synonyms include believer, worshipper, devotee, disciple, adherent, follower, parishioner, congregant, minister, cleric, preacher, pastor, deaconess, nun, sister, and many more. Each of these synonyms carries a slightly different connotation and could be used depending on the circumstances. Ultimately, the choice of synonym will depend on the specific meaning intended and what will best fit within the context of the text.

What are the hypernyms for Churchwoman?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Churchwoman

In religious politics, Hester was what is called a good churchwoman, which in truth means a good deal of a sectarian.
"Weighed and Wanting"
George MacDonald
Lady Mary was annoyed, or, more properly speaking, she was "moved in the spirit," which in a churchwoman seems to be the same thing as annoyance in the unregenerate or unorthodox mind.
"The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers"
Mary Cholmondeley
I understand Mrs Irving is not a churchwoman, and she may be in real need, as the family is in straitened circumstances.
"An Ambitious Man"
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Related words: women and religion, religious women, woman in religion, women and christianity, women in the bible, women's spirituality, women in the church

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