clergy
playSimple Definition of clergy
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: people (such as priests) who are the leaders of a religion and who perform religious services
Examples of clergy in a sentence
Local clergy have been invited to participate in an interfaith service.
a member of the clergy
Origin and Etymology of clergy
Middle English clergie, from Anglo-French, from clerc clergyman
First Known Use: 13th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
CLERGY Defined for Kids
clergy
playDefinition of clergy for Students
clergies
: the group of religious officials (as priests, ministers, and rabbis) specially prepared and authorized to lead religious services
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