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clergyman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/ · UK /ˈklɜːdʒimən/

clergyman means: A man whose official job is to lead religious services and guide members of a religious community.

noun

RELIGIOUS LEADERB2

A man whose official job is to lead religious services and guide members of a religious community.

  • A clergyman led the service.
  • The local clergyman visited the family.
  • Two clergymen spoke at the meeting.

Similar words: minister, priest

Common phrases: local clergyman, parish clergyman, Christian clergyman, ordained clergyman

Questions about clergyman

What does clergyman mean?

A man whose official job is to lead religious services and guide members of a religious community.

What is clergyman in other languages?

Türkçe: din adamı · Español: clérigo · Français: ecclésiastique · Deutsch: Geistlicher · Italiano: ecclesiastico · 日本語: 聖職者

How do you pronounce clergyman?

In American English /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/; in British English /ˈklɜːdʒimən/.

How do you use clergyman in a sentence?

A clergyman led the service. The local clergyman visited the family.

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