cleric
noun
ˈkle-rik\
Definition of cleric
: a member of the clergy
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Synonyms
clergyperson, clerical, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie, ecclesiastic, minister, preacher, priest, reverend
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By 2009 Yusuf’s men were attacking the police and army, and killing clerics who disagreed with his interpretation of Islam. — The Economist, "The fight against Islamic State is moving to Africa," 14 July 2018 Another cleric said the pending report would unfairly reveal his private psychiatric assessments and treatment plans. — Nathaniel Lash, Philly.com, "Filings disclose new details on grand jury clergy abuse probe," 10 July 2018 At the time, his Flynn Intel Group embarked on a project aimed at discrediting Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is living in Pennsylvania. — Julie Bykowicz, WSJ, "Mike Flynn’s Lawyers Say He Is No Longer Joining Consulting Firm," 10 July 2018 Francis has insisted top clerics be held responsible for failing to crack down on pedophile clergy. — Rod Mcguirk, chicagotribune.com, "Australian bishop sentenced to year's detention for cover-up," 2 July 2018 Francis has insisted top clerics be held responsible for failing to crack down on pedophile clergy. — Rod Mcguirk, USA TODAY, "Australian bishop sentenced to year’s detention for child sex abuse cover-up," 2 July 2018 Since King Salman announced that women would be allowed to drive, Saudi clerics have changed their tone. — Aya Batrawy, The Christian Science Monitor, "Saudi Arabia’s 'driving ban' is finally lifted," 25 June 2018 In other decrees, King Salman renamed several natural reserves after deceased Saudi clerics and royal family members from the first Saudi state of the early 19th century. — Washington Post, "‘Salvator Mundi’ buyer named new Saudi Culture Minister," 4 June 2018 In other decrees, King Salman renamed several natural reserves after deceased Saudi clerics and royal family members from the first Saudi state of the early 19th century. — Aya Batrawy, The Seattle Times, "‘Salvator Mundi’ buyer named new Saudi Culture Minister," 2 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cleric.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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cleric
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cleric
: a member of the clergy in any religion
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