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churchwoman

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church⋅wom⋅an

  [church-woom-uhn]
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–noun, plural -wom⋅en.
a female member, adherent, or active supporter of a church.
Origin:
1715–25; church + woman
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church·wom·an   (chûrch'wŏŏm'ən)   
n.  

  1. A woman who is a cleric.

  2. A woman who is a member of a church.

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