chaplain

noun

chap·lain | \ ˈcha-plən

Definition of chaplain

1 : a clergyman in charge of a chapel

2 : a clergyman officially attached to a branch of the military, to an institution, or to a family or court

3 : a person chosen to conduct religious exercises (as at a meeting of a club or society)

4 : a clergyman appointed to assist a bishop (as at a liturgical function)

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The star of the tournament was 98-year-old nun Sister Jean, the team chaplain for Loyola-Chicago. — Jill Martin, CNN, "Villanova dominates Michigan to win 2nd national title in 3 years," 3 Apr. 2018 Perhaps just as improbable as the No. 11 seed Ramblers' run to NCAA glory is the rapid rise in public awareness of Sister Jean, the team's 98-year-old chaplain. — Michael Reader, charlotteobserver, "This nun is core to the heaven-sent story of the Final Four. The Panthers want in.," 26 Mar. 2018 Her family has benefited from Snowline's social workers, home health aides, chaplains, primary-care providers and nurse case managers. — Cathie Anderson, sacbee, "This type of care can sharply reduce medical costs, so why aren't doctors ordering it?," 25 June 2018 The president may have been contemplating his next betrayals of liberty; but his stocky old chaplain was perhaps just marvelling at the convoluted ways of God. — The Economist, "Obituary: Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo, the first cardinal from Central America," 23 June 2018 The list included former teachers, chaplains, a counselor and an admissions officer. — Stephanie Morales, Fox News, "Prep school says it will pay for abused alumni's therapy," 22 June 2018 Young said he was told football was over for sure during his second meeting with his doctor and father John Young, team chaplain Mike Blanc, cornerbacks coach Mike Rumph and head trainer Vinny Scavo a couple weeks after the game. — Susan Miller Degnan, miamiherald, "He avoided paralysis, but won't play football again. What's next for UM's Malek Young?," 6 June 2018 The command provides support in the fields of: administration, medical, legal, chaplain, supply, combat systems, engineering, communications, and operations to improve readiness of submarines in the Groton area. — Houston Chronicle, "Cleveland native supports ‘Silent Service’," 25 May 2018 A few dozen people, including student survivors of the attack, family members, chaplains, and police, gathered at 10 a.m. outside Santa Fe High School to observe a moment of silence called for by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. — Erwin Seba, The Christian Science Monitor, "Texas mulls school safety in wake of mass shooting," 24 May 2018

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chaplain

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English Language Learners Definition of chaplain

: a priest or other Christian religious leader who performs religious services for a military group (such as the army) or for a prison, hospital, etc.

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chaplain

noun

chap·lain | \ ˈcha-plən