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10 Language-to-English DictionariesClergyman
/ˈklɜːrdʒimən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man who is a member of the clergy, especially in the Christian church.
"The clergyman delivered a moving sermon during the Sunday service." - 2
A male religious leader or minister.
"The clergyman was known for his charitable work in the community."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English, combining 'clergy' (from Old French 'clergie', ultimately rooted in Late Latin 'clericus' and Greek 'klēros' meaning inheritance or lot) and 'man'. Historically evolved to designate a male member of the ordained clergy in Christian churches.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clergyman" is said worldwide
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clerc
Transliteration: klɛʁ
"Le clerc a donné un sermon inspirant."
Geistlicher
Transliteration: ˈɡaɪ̯stlɪçɐ
"Der Geistliche hielt eine bewegende Predigt."
chierico
Transliteration: ˈkjɛːriko
"Il chierico ha parlato alla congregazione."
clérigo
Transliteration: ˈkleɾiɣo
"El clérigo ofreció una misa especial."
clérigo
Transliteration: ˈkleɾiɡu
"O clérigo fez um discurso inspirador."
पादरी
Transliteration: pādri
"पादरी ने एक प्रेरणादायक उपदेश दिया।"
神职人员
Transliteration: shénzhí rényuán
"神职人员在礼拜中发表了感人的演讲。"
성직자
Transliteration: seongjigja
"성직자가 감동적인 설교를 했다."
聖職者
Transliteration: seishokusha
"聖職者は感動的な説教を行った。"
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