churchman

[ church-muhn ]
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noun,plural church·men.
  1. an ecclesiastic; clergyman.

  2. an adherent or active supporter of a church.

  1. British. a member of the Established Church.

Origin of churchman

1
1350–1400; Middle English. See church, -man

Other words from churchman

  • church·man·ly, adjective
  • church·man·ship, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for churchman

churchman

/ (ˈtʃɜːtʃmən) /


nounplural -men
  1. a clergyman

  2. a male practising member of a church

Derived forms of churchman

  • churchmanly, adjective
  • churchmanship, noun

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