an ecclesiastical district having its own church and member of the clergy.

a local church with its field of activity.

(in Louisiana) a county.

the people of an ecclesiastical or civil parish.

Curling . house ( def. 20 ) . ?

on the parish

British .

receiving charity from local authorities.

Informal . meagerly or inadequately supplied.

noun

archdiocese , bethel , church , churchgoers , community , flock * , fold * , parishioners , territory , brethren , congregation , diocese , flock , fold