parochie

Definitions of parochie
  1. noun
    a local church community
    synonyms: kerkdorp
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    type of:
    gemeenschap
    a group of people living in a particular local area
  2. noun
    the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor
    synonyms: kerkdorp, wijkgemeente
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    type of:
    competentie, gezagsgebied, jurisdictie, rechtsbevoegdheid, rechtsgebied, rechtskring, rechtsmacht, rechtssfeer, ressort
    in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
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