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clergyman::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | man of the cloth, reverend |
| Type of | spiritual leader |
| Has types | anagnost, archdeacon, chaplain, domine, ostiarius, ostiary, parson, pastor, postulator, preacher, preacher man, priest, reader, rector, sermoniser, sermonizer, shepherd, subdeacon, vicar, churchman, cleric, curate, deacon, divine, acolyte, dominee, dominie, dominus, doorkeeper, ecclesiastic, lector, minister, minister of religion, officiant, ordinand, ordinary |
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His career as a clergyman and chaplain spanned seven decades and several states.
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An Arab clergyman has been appointed the spokesman of the patriarchate, a first.
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Oscar, now a clergyman, embarks on a mission to bring Christianity to Australia.
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He said he did not know whether a clergyman officiated or anyone gave a eulogy.
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The son of a Yorkshire clergyman, Marvell devoted much of his time to politics.
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Peter before leading the procession of cardinals and clergyman into the square.
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The first clergyman of the English Church sailed on her to North America in 1497.
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Still, she could hear most of what the clergyman said from just outside the room.
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William Collins, aged 25, is Mr Bennet's clergyman cousin and heir to his estate.
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- A member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
- Clergy are some of the formal leaders within certain religions. The roles and functions of clergy vary in different religious traditions but these usually involve presiding over specific rituals and teaching their religion's doctrines and practices. Some of the terms used for individual clergy are cleric, clergyman, clergywoman, clergyperson, and churchman.
- An ordained Christian minister
- (Clergymen) are likewise under obligation to refuse to answer questions concerning information given them in the secrecy of the confessional by believers. Again, the privilege protects the believer. This custom has been sanctioned by legislation in many U.S. states. ...
- To dream that you send for a clergyman to preach a funeral sermon, denotes that you will vainly strive against sickness and to ward off evil influences, but they will prevail in spite of your earnest endeavors. ...
- Rupp, Harman Montague Rucker (1872 - 1956), Botanist and Clergyman
