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Definition
A fellow believer or church member, usually referring to Christians or Catholics.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to members of Christian or Catholic denominations rather than followers of any religion. It implies a sense of community and shared faith among people who attend the same church or belong to the same congregation. It is commonly used when discussing social circles formed through church activities.
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He is a fellow church member I met at church.
Where did that group of church members go today?
Related words
Common phrases
a group of church members
to meet fellow church members
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe followers of other religions like Buddhism or Taoism, as it is strictly reserved for Christians. For those other groups, use terms like 信徒 or 善信 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
