church-woman

church·wom·an

[church-woom-uhn]
noun, plural church·wom·en.
a female member, adherent, or active supporter of a church.

Origin:
1715–25; church + woman

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churchwoman (ˈtʃɜːtʃˌwʊmən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -women
a female practising member of a church

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