clergyman

[ klur-jee-muhn ]

/ ˈklɜr dʒi mən /

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noun, plural cler·gy·men.

a member of the clergy.

an ordained Christian minister.

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Origin of clergyman

First recorded in 1570–80; clergy + -man

Words nearby clergyman

cleptocracy, cleptomania, Clerc, clerestory, clergy, clergyman, clergyperson, clergywoman, cleric, clerical, clerical collar

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How to use clergyman in a sentence

Yes, the burning of comic books literally in the 40s and 50s by teachers, clergyman, parents.
'They're Authoritarians, Dammit!' Art Spiegelman On the School Board That Cancelled 'Maus'|Karl Vick|February 11, 2022|Time
The clergyman and his captor seemed to reach an understanding.
‘Some people just don’t like us:’ In a Texas synagogue, 11 hours of terror|Marc Fisher, Drew Harwell, Mary Beth Gahan|January 17, 2022|Washington Post
In addition to the two council members, James Butler — who ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2018 — as well as Michael Campbell, a clergyman, also filed to run in the Democratic primary.
Muriel Bowser will seek a third term as D.C. mayor|Michael Brice-Saddler, Julie Weil|November 4, 2021|Washington Post
When Gideon cannot find his relative, a clergyman, he ends up joining forces with Inspector Cutter of Scotland Yard in the search.
Two historical mystery novels plunge readers into the past while keeping them guessing|Clare McHugh|February 8, 2021|Washington Post

Princess Ariel and Prince Eric walk down the aisle, and are greeted by a stout clergyman who is allegedly too happy to see them.
When the Religious Right Attacked ‘The Little Mermaid’|Asawin Suebsaeng|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet again, the clergyman of the moment provided another proof for the brutal fanaticism inherent in religious nationalism.
Thinking Outside the Blue Box|Ishay Rosen-Zvi|April 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Tanner, son of a clergyman and a foe of drinking and smoking, was generally devout and upright.
The Bible’s Gypsy Rose|Blake Gopnik|March 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Kevin McAuliffe, a 58-year-old Nevada clergyman, faces sentencing next week for stealing $650,000 from his diocese.
Online Casinos Run by New York, Other States Will Target Gambling Addicts|Josh Axelrad|January 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Nice touch that—conflating the vicious black criminal with the respected black clergyman and presidential candidate.
The GOP's Eerie Silence on Gates|Lloyd Grove|July 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
I was once present at a dispute between a layman and a clergyman, upon the subject of dreams.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)|Daniel Defoe
The special license had arrived; the young clergyman who was to perform the service was located at Hartledon.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
He was rather silent, they observed; but the young clergyman, who made the fourth at the table, was voluble by nature.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
Vincent Alsop died; a presbyterian clergyman, who attacked Dr. Sherlock with great wit and some seriousness.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
And do not forget that your brother is the head of the family, the master of this house, a clergyman, and a man of the world.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills

British Dictionary definitions for clergyman

clergyman

/ (ˈklɜːdʒɪmən) /

noun plural -men

a member of the clergyGender-neutral form: vicar, priest

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