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parishes

/ˈpærɪʃɪz/

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noun

Parroquias

In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.

Examples :

"The Catholic diocese is divided into several parishes, each with its own church and priest. "

La diócesis católica se divide en varias parroquias, cada una con su propia iglesia y sacerdote.

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noun

Feligreses, parroquia

The community attending that church; the members of the parish.

Examples :

""The parishes worked together to organize a food drive for families in need during the holidays." "

Las parroquias trabajaron juntas para organizar una colecta de alimentos para las familias necesitadas durante las vacaciones.

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noun

Parroquias

Examples :

"The church offered after-school programs for children from all its parishes in the surrounding area. "

La iglesia ofreció programas extraescolares para niños de todas sus parroquias en los alrededores.

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noun

Parroquias

A civil subdivision of a British county, often corresponding to an earlier ecclesiastical parish.

Examples :

""Road maintenance in the county is divided by parishes, so each area is responsible for keeping its local roads in good condition." "

El mantenimiento de las carreteras en el condado se divide por parroquias, por lo que cada área es responsable de mantener sus carreteras locales en buenas condiciones.

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Parroquia

An administrative subdivision in the U.S. state of Louisiana that is equivalent to a county in other U.S. states.

Examples :

"Because Louisiana does not have counties, its administrative divisions are called parishes. "

Debido a que Luisiana no tiene condados, sus divisiones administrativas se llaman parroquias.

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