churchman
/'tʃə:tʃmən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A clergyman or other person in religious orders: A "churchman" is a man who is a member of the clergy or holds an official position within a Christian church, often implying a degree of authority or long-standing service.
- A male member of a church: More broadly, it can refer to any man who is an active and devoted member of a church community.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The venerable churchman delivered a powerful sermon on charity.
- As a dedicated churchman, he served on the parish council for decades.
Advanced Usage
- "Eminent churchman": A churchman of high rank, great influence, or distinguished reputation within the church hierarchy.
- The conference was addressed by an eminent churchman from the diocese.
- "Lay churchman": Although typically referring to clergy, the term can sometimes be used for a male layperson who is deeply involved in church affairs.
- He was a respected lay churchman known for his philanthropic work.
Variants and Related Words
- Churchwoman (n): A female member of the clergy or a devoted female member of a church. (Note: This is a related but distinct term).
- Clergyman (n): A more common synonym, specifically a male priest, minister, or religious leader.
- Ecclesiastic (n): A formal term for a clergyman or person in holy orders.
Synonyms
- Clergyman: A man who is a member of the clergy.
- Divine: A theologian or cleric (archaic or formal).
- Man of the cloth: An idiomatic expression for a clergyman.
Related Phrases
- Churchman's opinion: Refers to a viewpoint or judgment from a religious or clerical perspective.
- We sought the churchman's opinion on the ethical implications of the new law.
Related Idioms
- A prince of the church: An idiom referring to a high-ranking churchman, such as a cardinal.
- The funeral was attended by several princes of the church.
Noun
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a clergyman or other person in religious orders
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