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
  • Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles, write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Across the country, churches and city halls opened specially on Saturday so people could light candles and write down their thoughts about the deceased king in condolence books.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of churches
Noun
  • However, the foreign ministries of both countries have not confirmed the revenue sharing.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Besides Humain, the company’s Saudi clients include Aramco, STC and Al Rajhi, along with various ministries and other public-sector entities, according to its latest annual report.
    — Omar El Chmouri, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ministries
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“Clergies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clergies. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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