clergyperson

cler·gy·per·son

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klur-jee-pur-suh n]
- /ˈklɜr dʒiˌpɜr sən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klur-jee-pur-suh n]
- /ˈklɜr dʒiˌpɜr sən/

Definitions of clergyperson word

noun clergyperson a member of the clergy 3
noun clergyperson a member of the clergy. 1
noun clergyperson an ordained Christian minister. 1
noun clergyperson See -person. 1
noun clergyperson An ordained (male or female) Christian minister, a (male or female member of the clergy. 1

See all 5 definitions of clergyperson

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Parts of speech for Clergyperson

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clergyperson popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for clergyperson

noun clergyperson

abbey — An abbey is a church with buildings attached to it in which monks or nuns live or used to live.
bishop — A bishop is a clergyman of high rank in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox churches.
cardinal — A cardinal is a high-ranking priest in the Catholic church.
chaplain — A chaplain is a member of the Christian clergy who does religious work in a place such as a hospital, school, prison, or in the armed forces.
clerk — A clerk is a person who works in an office, bank, or law court and whose job is to look after the records or accounts.

All 31 Synonyms of clergyperson

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