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clergies

Definition of clergiesnext
plural of clergy
as in churches
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church when people find out she's a member of the clergy, they suddenly change their manner

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Noun
  • Pastel greens, pinks, and yellows, terra-cotta roofs, antique churches, and cobblestoned streets showcase colonial architecture shaped by Portuguese and Dutch influences.
    Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Kinloch and Sheffield both ran robust campaigns that involved reaching voters through neighborhood canvassing, visits to churches and senior homes, along with billboards and countless ads.
    Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • Newsweek has contacted the Russian and Chinese foreign ministries for comment via email.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • But the African Union and the foreign ministries of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom have expressed concern about reports of high numbers of fatalities.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Clergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergies. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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