Word info

newchurch

Speech parts

1. newchurch - Adjective

2. Newchurch - Proper noun

Meaning

newchurch (not comparable)

(derogatory) Describing Christians or forms of Christianity seen as being marked by liberalism, influence from modern concepts and trends, novelty etc. and disregard for established or traditional beliefs and practices.

A number of places in England and Wales:
A village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England (OS grid ref SZ5685). Recorded as Niechirche 12th century.

A village and civil parish in Folkestone and Hythe district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TR0531). Recorded as Nevcerce 1086 (DB).

A suburban village in Rossendale borough, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD8322).

A hamlet in Hoar Cross parish, East Staffordshire district, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SK1423).

A suburb of Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SO1710).

A hamlet in Newchurch and Merthyr community, Carmarthenshire, Wales (OS grid ref SN3824).

A hamlet in Devauden community, Monmouthshire, Wales (OS grid ref ST4597).

A small village in Gladestry community, Powys, Wales (OS grid ref SO2150).

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Works supervisor is John Stuart Newchurch, an Arrernte custodian for Alice Springs. Source: Internet

Garlic has been successfully grown in Newchurch for many years, and is even exported to France. Source: Internet

This has led to the establishment of an annual Garlic Festival at Newchurch, which is one of the largest events of the island's annual calendar. Source: Internet

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