clergyman

noun

cler·​gy·​man ˈklər-jē-mən 

plural clergymen

: a member of the clergy

Examples of clergyman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One local widow wants the world to honor the 2,977 killed, including her husband, a clergyman who kept a Bible on hand while traveling. — Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Alongside Garfield’s Ploughman is Cosmo Jarvis as the true historical figure Wat Tyler, Jamie Bell as clergyman John Ball and Thomasin McKenzie as fellow rebel Alyce. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

In 1986, Bishop Desmond Tutu was installed as the first Black clergyman to lead the Anglican Church in southern Africa. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Such details include McCartney’s bare feet and opposite stride and the other members’ attire (Lennon’s white supposedly represents a clergyman, Starr’s black a mourner, and Harrison’s denim a gravedigger). — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1513, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clergyman

• clergymen

Kids Definition

clergyman

noun

cler·​gy·​man ˈklər-ji-mən 

: a member of the clergy