All clergy synonyms
cler·gy
C c noun clergy
- priesthood — the condition or office of a priest.
- conclave — A conclave is a meeting at which the discussions are kept secret. The meeting which is held to elect a new Pope is called a conclave.
- ecclesiastics — a member of the clergy or other person in religious orders.
- cardinalate — the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal
- pastorate — the office or term of office of a pastor.
- rabbinate — the office or term of office of a rabbi.
- prelacy — the office or dignity of a prelate, or high-ranking member of the Christian clergy.
- first estate — the first of the three estates: the clergy in France; the Lords Spiritual in England. Compare estate (def 5).
- canonicate — the office or rank of a canon; canonry
- canonry — the office, benefice, or status of a canon
- deaconry — the office or status of a deacon
- diaconate — the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon
- ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- churchpersons — Plural form of churchperson.
adjective clergy
- ministerial — pertaining to the ministry of religion, or to a minister or other member of the clergy.