clergyperson
Americannoun
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a member of the clergy.
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an ordained Christian minister.
Gender
Is it clergyman, clergywoman, or clergyperson? See -person.
Etymology
Origin of clergyperson
First recorded in 1975–80; clergy(man) + -person
Example Sentences
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Chaplains, traditionally a clergyperson ministering outside of a congregation, have long served in the U.S.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024
If a member of the clergy suspects that a child in the congregation has been abused, is the clergyperson legally required to report it?
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023
Who would want a clergyperson who could commit to stay for only a couple of turns of the calendar?
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2022
Following the hearing, Duggar's legal team argued that Holt should be considered a clergyperson and that her testimony should be protected by "clergy privilege."
From Fox News • Dec. 1, 2021
“But I think that any clergyperson who performs a wedding without a religious prenup is unconscionable.”
From Newsweek • Apr. 8, 2015
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