Definition

1. Noun:
   • A clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson: "Domine" refers to a member of the clergy, particularly one who holds a permanent pastoral charge in a church or parish. The term is now chiefly archaic or historical.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The village domine was respected by all the parishioners.
  • In the 17th-century records, the local domine was responsible for both spiritual guidance and community leadership.

Advanced Usage

• The term "domine" is rarely used in modern English. It is most commonly encountered in historical texts, literature set in the past, or in reference to specific historical church figures, particularly within Dutch Reformed or Scottish Presbyterian contexts.
• It can sometimes carry a slightly formal or old-fashioned connotation when used.

Variants and Related Words

• Dominie (n): This is a common variant spelling of "domine," with identical meaning and usage.
• Dominus (n): A Latin term meaning "master" or "lord," from which "domine" is derived. It is used in historical and ecclesiastical contexts.

Synonyms

• Clergyman: A general term for a male member of the clergy.
• Minister: A person authorized to conduct religious worship.
• Parson: A term for a parish priest or clergyman.
• Pastor: A minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation.

Related Phrases

• While "domine" itself is not typically part of modern phrasal verbs or idioms, it is the root of the respectful form of address "Domine" (akin to "Sir" or "Master"), used historically when speaking to a clergyman or scholar.

Noun

1. a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson