Parson

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrsən/

Definitions of parson

noun A member of the clergy in the Church of England who is responsible for a parish

Example Sentences

A1 The parson led the church service on Sunday.

A2 The parson visited the sick in the community.

B1 The parson's sermon was well-received by the congregation.

B2 The parson's pastoral care extended to all members of the parish.

C1 The parson's theological insights were highly regarded by scholars.

C2 The parson's dedication to his ministry inspired many to join the church.

Examples of parson in a Sentence

formal The parson delivered a moving sermon at the church service.

informal The parson is always so kind and welcoming to everyone in the village.

slang I heard the parson is a real cool dude, always up for a chat.

figurative The parson's words were like a beacon of hope in the midst of despair.

Grammatical Forms of parson

• past tense: parsoned
• plural: parsons
• comparative: more parson
• superlative: most parson
• present tense: parsons
• future tense: will parson
• perfect tense: have parsoned
• continuous tense: is parsoning
• singular: parson
• positive degree: parson
• infinitive: to parson
• gerund: parsoning
• participle: parsoned

Origin and Evolution of parson

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'parson' originated from the Old French word 'persone' which came from the Latin word 'persona' meaning 'person'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person with a clerical role in the church, the term 'parson' evolved to specifically denote a beneficed member of the clergy in the Church of England. Over time, it has come to be more generally used to refer to any clergyman or minister.