clergies

noun

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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  1. churches
  2. ministries
Noun
  • Russia has bombed churches, museums, libraries, schools and archives.
    — Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During Kenya’s transition to self-governance from colonial rule, the extensive network of Christian schools and medical institutions established by churches provided education and health care.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of churches
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  • Without room to advance, a generation of potential leaders in their 50s and 60s have been shunted into deputy positions, sidelined to less powerful gubernatorial roles, or stuck in ministries far removed from centers of power.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The provincial headquarters are located in Nairobi, and the church conducts much of its work through diocesan offices, educational institutions, health care ministries, and development programs.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ministries
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