Religious Institutions

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person or organization having political or administrative power and control

  • The authority figures in the government are responsible for making important decisions.
  • I always try to follow the rules to avoid getting in trouble with the authorities.
  • I don't trust those authorities, they seem shady.
  • She spoke with the authority of someone who had experienced it firsthand.

noun a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church

  • The diocese held a meeting to discuss the upcoming changes in parish boundaries.
  • The diocese is hosting a charity event next month.
  • I heard the diocese is cracking down on dress code violations.
  • The diocese of technology is constantly evolving and adapting to new advancements.

noun a legal or financial benefit that allows certain individuals or organizations to avoid paying taxes on specific income, property, or transactions

  • The organization was granted tax exemption status due to its non-profit nature.
  • My friend was excited to learn about the tax exemption for first-time homebuyers.
  • I heard there's a sweet tax exemption deal for small businesses in the new law.
  • His clever accounting tricks gave him a sort of tax exemption from his financial responsibilities.

noun A synagogue or place of Jewish worship.

  • The community gathered at the shul for the evening service.
  • Let's meet at the shul for the holiday celebration.
  • I heard there's a cool event happening at the shul tonight.
  • The shul of knowledge is where I go to learn and grow.

noun African Methodist Episcopal

  • The African Methodist Episcopal church was founded in Philadelphia in the late 18th century.
  • My grandma goes to the African Methodist Episcopal church every Sunday.
  • I heard the African Methodist Episcopal church down the street has a great choir.
  • The principles of the African Methodist Episcopal church are deeply rooted in social justice and equality.