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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She was 40 years old and, after a string of broken relationships, finally thought she had found what was promised for her - a man of God.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
“I played football but who I am is a man of God, a father, a husband, a mentor,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
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
His father no longer, as he had once done, led great revival meetings, his name printed large on placards that advertised the coming of a man of God.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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