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clergyman

[ klur-jee-muh n ]

/ ˈklɜr dʒi mən /

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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

Words nearby clergyman

cleptocracy, cleptomania, clerc, clerestory, clergy, clergyman, clergyperson, clergywoman, cleric, clerical, clerical collar

Example sentences from the Web for clergymen

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

Why Barack Should Grow a Beard |Jamie Malanowski |December 4, 2008 |DAILY BEAST
We had interviews with clergymen and others, who discussed various projects of escape.

The Felon's Track |Michael Doheny
The travelling-carriage was standing at the door; Arthur Lovell and Mr. Dunbar were in the hall with the two clergymen.

Henry Dunbar |M. E. Braddon
As a rule, the clergymen of New York are like those of other places.

Lights and Shadows of New York Life |James D. McCabe

Clergymen and missionaries, declared that the apprenticeship was no preparation for freedom.

The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus |American Anti-Slavery Society
The public, of late years, has looked askance at the attitude of clergymen toward the wealthier members of their congregation.

The Return of Peter Grimm |David Belasco

British Dictionary definitions for clergymen

clergyman

/ (ˈklɜːdʒɪmən) /

noun plural -men

a member of the clergy Gender-neutral form: vicar, priest