clerisy
cler·i·sy
noun \ˈkler-ə-sē, ˈkle-ri-\Definition of CLERISY
Examples of CLERISY
- <a society lacking a well-established clerisy with a strong commitment to democratic ideals>
Origin of CLERISY
German Klerisei clergy, from Medieval Latin clericia, from Late Latin clericus cleric
First Known Use: 1818
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Synonyms: intelligentsia, literati
Related Words: avant-garde, culturati; chosen, illuminati; best, choice, cream, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, prime, upper crust
Near Antonyms: booboisie
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