clergy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.cler·gy
noun \ˈklər-jē\ plural clergies
Definition of CLERGY
1
: a group ordained to perform pastoral or sacerdotal functions in a Christian church
2
: the official or sacerdotal class of a non-Christian religion
See Examples of CLERGY
- Local clergy have been invited to participate in an interfaith service.
- a member of the clergy
Origin of CLERGY
Middle English clergie, from Anglo-French, from clerc clergyman
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to CLERGY
- Synonyms
- church, cloth, first estate, ministry, spirituality, spiritualty
- Antonyms
- laity
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