clergyman
/'klə:dʤimən/ Cách viết khác : (cleric) /'klerik/
Definition
- Noun:
- A clergyman is a man who is a member of the clergy, especially in a Christian church. He is ordained to perform religious duties and provide spiritual leadership.
Usage
- The word clergyman is a formal term used to refer to a male religious leader, such as a priest, minister, pastor, or deacon. It is typically used in contexts discussing religious roles, church hierarchy, or official duties.
Examples
- Noun:
- The local clergyman visited the sick in the hospital.
- He decided to become a clergyman and serve his community.
- The ceremony was conducted by a senior clergyman.
Advanced Usage
- "Clergyman's week": A historical term referring to a holiday period of eight days, from one Sunday to the next.
- In the 19th century, a clergyman's week was a common break for parish duties.
Variants and Related Words
- Clergy (noun, collective): The body of all people ordained for religious duties in the Christian Church.
- The clergy attended the conference.
- Clergywoman (noun): A woman who is a member of the clergy.
- The church appointed its first clergywoman.
- Cleric (noun): A broader, often more formal term for a religious leader, not exclusive to Christianity.
- The meeting included clerics from several faiths.
Synonyms
- Priest: (In many Christian traditions) a person authorized to perform sacred rituals.
- Minister: A member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.
- Pastor: A minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation.
- Reverend: A title used for a member of the clergy.
Antonyms
- Layperson: A person who is not ordained in a religious role.
- Congregant: A member of a congregation, not a leader.
Related Phrases
- Member of the clergy: The standard formal phrase for a clergyman or clergywoman.
- As a member of the clergy, his opinion was highly respected.
Noun
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a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
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