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McChurch
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English
Etymology
From en Mc- church derogatory. Usage dates back to at least the early 1990s.
Pronunciation
en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-McChurch.wav US
Noun
en slang derogatory A church that has a strong element of entertainment, consumerism, or commercialism which obscures its religious aspects.
en slang derogatory specifically A megachurch.
Related terms
en McMansion
See also
en goat farm
en Buildings Places of worship