parish
nounfeminine/pɐɾuˈkiɐ/medium
pa·ró·qui·a
Definition
A territorial and administrative division of the Catholic Church under the care of a parish priest; the community of the faithful in that division; by extension, the main church of that community.
The wedding will take place in the local parish church. / The parish organizes a summer fair.
Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico 'parochia', por sua vez do grego 'paroikia' (residência temporária, comunidade).