man of God
Americannoun
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a clergyman.
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a holy or devout person, as a saint or prophet.
noun
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a saint or prophet
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a clergyman
Etymology
Origin of man of God
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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In the other corner of this existential fight is an actual man of God: Pope Leo XIV.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"Pastor Daniel brought his church members to show them that nothing can happen to a man of God," a Nigerian blogger wrote on Instagram.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2023
Like many Vatican officials who worked with Benedict, Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet said he believed the German pontiff had left behind "a great legacy" as a man of God and a man of culture.
From Reuters • Jan. 1, 2023
“He was a bridge-builder, a collaborator, a sports enthusiast, a songwriter, a man of God, and a cherished friend,” Scott Anderson, the chair of Hatch’s foundation, said.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2022
The man was black, in his sixties, and watching him interact with the prisoners down the row, it was clear he was a man of God.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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