Definition: The word "Aparai" in the Bible has several different meanings, but here are some common ones: - Parish: A place where people live and work. - Parish priest: A person who presides over a parish church or religious institution. - Parochial school: A public or private school that is located in the parish of a parish church or other Christian denomination. - Parishes of the church of Christ: The churches of the Catholic Church. For more detailed definitions, check the Bible's various sections like Matthew 16:15 (Jesus is "the parson") and Mark 10:13 (The parochial schools are also known as "parsons").