Pariseo (en. Parish)

pa-ri-se-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A local community of church members typically within a specific area.
The parish of our town has hardworking members.
Ang pariseo ng aming bayan ay mayroong mga masisipag na miyembro.
An administrative division of the church led by a priest or pastor.
Each parish is under the supervision of a bishop.
Ang bawat pariseo ay nasa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng isang obispo.
A religious organization that connects believers in a specific area.
Because of the parish, we develop closer ties with our fellow believers.
Dahil sa pariseo, nagkakaroon tayo ng mas malapit na ugnayan sa ating mga kapwa mananampalataya.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'parish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Home of the parish
A place where devotees gather.
Tahanan ng pariseo

Related Words

priest
A person who serves in the church.
pari
church
A place of worship for Christians.
simbahan

Slang Meanings

To flatter or charm (often to gain someone's trust or affection).
He seems to be just flattering me; he often bothers me to get my attention.
Parang pariseo lang siya sa akin, madalas niya akong kinukulit para makuha ang atensyon ko.
To be pretentious or show a false character.
Why is he like that? He's just being fake, bothering people for his own benefit.
Bakit siya ganyan? Pariseo lang siya, nag-aabala sa mga tao para sa sariling kapakanan.