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parroco

parish priest

noun PAR-roh-koh Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: From Greek paroikos ('one who dwells nearby'), via Church Latin parochus.

Usage Note

Parroco has antepenultimate stress — PAR-ro-co — and an irregular plural parroci (not parrocos). It refers to the Catholic priest in charge of a parrocchia (parish). In Italian social life the parroco is often a familiar local figure, giving the word a warmer feel than sacerdote (priest in general) or prete, which is more neutral.

Examples

"Il parroco celebra la messa ogni domenica mattina."

Natural Translation

The parish priest celebrates Mass every Sunday morning.

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