church

n 1: a group of Christians; any group professing Christian

doctrine or belief; "church is a biblical term for

assembly" [syn: {Christian church}, {Christianity}]

2: for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was

empty" [syn: {church building}]

3: a service conducted in a church; "don't be late for church"

[syn: {church service}]

v : bring someone to church for a special rite, as of a woman

after childbirth