das Gemeindeglied
Translation
parishioner, member of a community, congregant
Examples
Alle Gemeindeglieder sind zur Versammlung eingeladen.
All members of the community are invited to the meeting.
Er ist ein aktives Gemeindeglied in seiner Kirche.
He is an active parishioner in his church.
Grammar Patterns
((the parishioner)) a member of a parish He is an active parishioner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: member, citizen, congregant; Antonyms: outsider, non-member
Etymology
Composed of 'Gemeinde' (community/parish) and 'Glied' (member, limb). It literally means a 'limb of the community'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a person as a 'limb' (Glied) that is part of the larger 'body' of the community (Gemeinde).