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- church expectant/tʃɜːtʃ ɪkˈspɛktənt/In Christian theology, refers to the church on earth—believers currently alive and waiting for Christ's return or for entry into heaven.nounvery low
- church father/ˌtʃɜːtʃ ˈfɑːðə/An influential early Christian theologian or writer from the first few centuries AD, whose works are considered foundational to Christian doctrine.nounC1-C2
- church invisible/ˌtʃɜːtʃ ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/A theological concept referring to the entire, unseen body of true Christian believers across all times and denominations, united in Christ, as distinguished from the visible, institutional church on earth.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- church key/ˈtʃɜːtʃ ˌkiː/A handheld metal tool, typically pointed or notched, used for opening cans, especially beer cans.nounLow (in modern usage, largely historical/niche)
- church militant/ˌtʃɜːtʃ ˈmɪlɪt(ə)nt/The Christian Church on earth, viewed as actively struggling against sin, evil, and unbelief. It is understood in contrast to the 'church triumphant' in heaven.nounC2/Rare
- church mode/ˈtʃɜːtʃ ˌməʊd/A type of musical scale used in medieval and Renaissance music, particularly in Gregorian chant.nounLow
- church of christ, scientist/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ˌkraɪst ˈsaɪəntɪst/The official name of the Christian denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879, emphasising spiritual healing through prayer based on the teachings of Christ.nounLow
- church of england/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ˈɪŋɡlənd/The established Christian Church in England, with the monarch as its supreme governor, having evolved from the pre-Reformation English Church following the 16th-century break with Rome.nounC1
- church of god/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ˈɡɒd/A specific Christian denomination or group of denominations, often characterized by Pentecostal or Holiness beliefs, with 'God' as a central part of its formal name.nounMedium
- church of jesus christ of latter-day saints/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ˌdʒiːzəs ˌkraɪst əv ˌlætə ˈdeɪ ˈseɪnts/The full, official name of the global religious organization whose members are commonly known as Mormons.nounlow
- church of rome/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ˈrəʊm/A term referring specifically to the Roman Catholic Church, its central authority, and doctrines, often with a focus on its historical and administrative center in Rome.nounC1/C2
- church of scotland/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ˈskɒt.lənd/The national established Christian church in Scotland, Presbyterian in its governance and Reformed in doctrine.nounC2
- church of the brethren/ˌtʃɜːtʃ əv ðə ˈbreðrən/A Protestant Christian denomination within the Anabaptist tradition, known historically for its commitment to peace (pacifism), simplicity, adult baptism, and service.nounRare / C2
- church parade/ˌtʃɜːtʃ pəˈreɪd/A formal procession or assembly of military personnel, uniformed organisations, or a community to and/or from a church service, typically as a ceremonial occasion.nounC1
- church rate/tʃɜːtʃ reɪt/A historical tax levied on parishioners in England for the maintenance and repair of the local parish church and its churchyard.nounC2
- church register/ˌtʃɜːtʃ ˈrɛdʒ.ɪ.stə/An official record book kept by a church, primarily for baptisms, marriages, and burials.nounC1
- church school/ˈtʃɜːtʃ ˌskuːl/A school owned, managed, or officially supported by a Christian denomination, providing both secular education and religious instruction.nounB2
- church slavic/ˌtʃɜːtʃ sləˈvɒnɪk/The oldest attested Slavic literary language, developed in the 9th century for translating Christian texts and used in Orthodox liturgy.nounLow
- church slavonic/ˌtʃɜːtʃ sləˈvɒnɪk/The oldest attested Slavic literary language, used as a liturgical language in Orthodox churches.nounLow
- church suffering/ˈtʃɜːtʃ ˈsʌf(ə)rɪŋ/The concept within Christian theology that refers to the members of the Church who are undergoing purification, typically in Purgatory, or those on Earth who are enduring hardship and suffering as part of their spiritual journey.nounC1/C2
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