clergyman

noun

cler·​gy·​man ˈklər-jē-mən How to pronounce clergyman (audio)
plural clergymen
: a member of the clergy

Examples of clergyman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There is also an endearing bromance that unfurls between the astronomer and his lifelong clergyman friend, who is destined to be Pope. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024 In 1979, Bishop Gumbleton was one of three U.S. clergymen who traveled to Tehran for a Christmas Eve meeting with captive Americans in the U.S. Embassy during the Iranian hostage crisis. Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024 According to scholars, Copernicus revealed his findings gradually, first discussing the matter with friends and clergymen and circulating pamphlets. Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024 Also on Sunday, a couple of Christian clergymen were to speak at a rally in Dearborn at the Dearborn Manor in support for Palestinians organized by the Michigan Taskforce for Palestine. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clergyman 

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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clergyman was in 1577

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“Clergyman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clergyman. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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clergyman

noun
cler·​gy·​man ˈklər-ji-mən How to pronounce clergyman (audio)
: a member of the clergy
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