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- [kler-ik]
- /ˈklɛr ɪk/
- /ˈkler.ɪk/
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- [kler-ik]
- /ˈklɛr ɪk/
Definitions of cleric word
- countable noun cleric A cleric is a member of the clergy. 3
- noun cleric a member of the clergy 3
- adjective cleric relating to the clergy or one of its members 3
- noun cleric a member of the clergy. 1
- noun cleric a member of a clerical party. 1
- noun cleric clerics, (used with a plural verb) half-sized or small-sized reading glasses worn on the nose, usually rimless or with a thin metal frame. 1
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Origin of cleric
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Late Latin clēricus priest < Greek klērikós, equivalent to klêr(os) lot, allotment + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Cleric
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cleric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cleric
noun cleric
- rabbi — the chief religious official of a synagogue, trained usually in a theological seminary and duly ordained, who delivers the sermon at a religious service and performs ritualistic, pastoral, educational, and other functions in and related to his or her capacity as a spiritual leader of Judaism and the Jewish community. Compare cantor (def 2).
- priest — a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings.
- clergyman — A clergyman is a male member of the clergy.
- 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.
- minister — a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
adjective cleric
- parsonical — a member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister; pastor; rector.
- rabbinical — of or relating to rabbis or their learning, writings, etc.
- theocratical — a form of government in which God or a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, the God's or deity's laws being interpreted by the ecclesiastical authorities.
- prelate — an ecclesiastic of a high order, as an archbishop, bishop, etc.; a church dignitary.
- monkish — of, relating to, or resembling a monk: a monkish manner.
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