churchman
Americannoun
plural
churchmen-
an ecclesiastic; clergyman.
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an adherent or active supporter of a church.
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British. a member of the Established Church.
noun
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a clergyman
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a male practising member of a church
Other Word Forms
- churchmanly adjective
- churchmanship noun
Etymology
Origin of churchman
Example Sentences
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A churchman of exceptional rhetorical skill, Augustine was naturally drawn into doctrinal and intellectual controversies, in which he showed a fearsome determination that his views should win out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Portuguese Cardinal-elect Americo Aguiar, who is in charge of World Youth Day, is another young churchman who also understands his appointment as part of a generational turning point for the Catholic hierarchy.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023
But there’s no way to know who determined the imagery, conquered artist or conquering European churchman.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021
As a high-profile black churchman he was inevitably drawn into the struggle against white-minority rule but always insisted his motives were religious, not political.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021
My dad gave him a firm shake and a tight-lipped nod, and the churchman headed out.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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