: people (such as priests) who are the leaders of a religion and who perform religious services
Local clergy have been invited to participate in an interfaith service.
a member of the clergy
Note: Clergy is used most often to refer to priests and ministers in a Christian church.
Cite this Entry
“Clergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/clergy. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy Citation
