clergyman

[klur-jee-muh n]

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noun, plural cler·gy·men.

a member of the clergy.
an ordained Christian minister.

Origin of clergyman

First recorded in 1570–80; clergy + -man

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Contemporary Examples

In the mid-19th century, facial hair was the sort of thing worn by parliamentarians, clergymen, professors, generals, and royalty.
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And the word was invented to distinguish the laymen from the clergymen.
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Mr. Smith and Mr. Brown were the clergymen who preceded him.
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You allow, that there are vicious Clergymen, who are unworthy of their Function.
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During the last week, by his desire, clergymen from the city visited him.
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The lawyers next, like the clergymen, had supplied the Whigs much of their strength.
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British Dictionary definitions for clergymen

clergyman

noun plural -men

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

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Word Origin and History for clergymen

clergyman

n.

1570s, from clergy + man (n.).

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Examples from the Web for clergymen

Contemporary Examples

In the mid-19th century, facial hair was the sort of thing worn by parliamentarians, clergymen, professors, generals, and royalty.

Historical Examples

And the word was invented to distinguish the laymen from the clergymen.

Mr. Smith and Mr. Brown were the clergymen who preceded him.

You allow, that there are vicious Clergymen, who are unworthy of their Function.

During the last week, by his desire, clergymen from the city visited him.

The lawyers next, like the clergymen, had supplied the Whigs much of their strength.

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Word Origin and History for clergymen

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n.

Origin of clergyman