1. a woman who is an active member of a church
2. a woman who holds an official position in a church

Examples

• She was a devoted churchwoman who attended services every Sunday.
• The churchwoman organized the annual charity drive.
• As a prominent churchwoman, she served on the parish council.
• The elderly churchwoman had been a member for over fifty years.
• Several churchwomen volunteered to help with the community dinner.
• The churchwoman was elected to the board of trustees.