as in clergy
the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church
a nation in which the first estate had long held a privileged position
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Noun
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Earlier this year, its clergy and staff underwent active shooter prevention and preparedness training, according to a post on Temple Israel's Facebook page.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026 -
And in January, Temple Israel's staff and clergy participated in an active shooter prevention and preparedness training lead by an FBI official, according to the synagogue's social media accounts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Authorities allege that Shaleta pocketed $30,000 in monthly cash payments from a tenant of the church’s social hall over months.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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A lot of actual music was happening in church.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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“First estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20estate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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