n.[C]

1. 教區
2. 【英】地方行政區
3. （總稱）教區居民
   The parish has welcomed the new vicar with open arms.

   教區居民雙手歡迎新來的牧師。

4. 【美】（路易斯安那州的）郡

n.

1. (in the Christian Church) a small administrative district with its own church and clergy.
2. (also civil parish) Brit. the smallest unit of local government in rural areas.
3. US (in Louisiana) a territorial division corresponding to a county in other states.