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churchwarden

/tʃɜːrtʃˈwɔːdn/ noun · British & US
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What does churchwarden mean?

noun

A lay official in a church, responsible for its administration and maintenance. A type of long-stemmed clay pipe, typically used for smoking.

Example

"The churchwarden was responsible for organizing the church's annual fete."

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