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churchwardens

/ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌwɔːrdənz/ /ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌwɔːrdnz/

Meanings
noun
A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.

Examples :

"The churchwardens oversaw the maintenance of the church hall, ensuring it was suitable for the school's annual fundraising event. "
religion organization person job theology

Related Words

Illustration maintenance

maintenance noun

/ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/

Actions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service.

"Regular maintenance of the school's computers ensures they are always working properly. "

Illustration armchair

armchair noun

/ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

"My grandfather always sits in his favorite armchair to read the newspaper. "

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officer noun

/ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

"The school officer made sure all the students stayed in line during the parade. "

Illustration relaxing

relaxing verb

/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/ /riˈlæksɪŋ/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, taking a warm bath is very relaxing. "

Illustration fundraising

fundraising noun

/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/

The process of collecting money by requesting donations from individuals and businesses.

"The school's annual fundraising helps pay for field trips and new equipment. "

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churchwarden noun

/ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌwɔːrdən/ /ˈtʃɜːrtʃˌwɔːrdɪn/

A lay officer of the Church of England who handles the secular affairs of the parish.

"The churchwarden organized a fundraising bake sale to pay for the new roof of the parish hall. "

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functionary noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃəneri/ /ˈfʌŋkʃənɛri/

A person employed as an official in a bureaucracy (usually corporate or governmental) who holds limited authority and primarily serves to carry out a simple function for which discretion is not required.

"The functionary at the DMV stamped my license application and directed me to the payment window. "

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organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

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episcopal adjective

/əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/

Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

"The meeting addressed the episcopal concerns about the new church policy. "

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suitable adjective

/ˈsuːtəbl/

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

"The new shoes are suitable for playing sports. "

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "