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clergy Antonyms

Opposite of clergy

Pinning down the opposite of clergy requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church, as distinct from the laity.

Usage Example

"Members of the local laity gathered at the cathedral to discuss community outreach programs."

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laity
Strong
congregation
parishioners
flock

Similar words to clergy

Words similar to clergy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

priesthood
ministry
clergymen
clerics
ecclesiastics
churchmen
pastorate
divines
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• Nearby Words

clement
clemently
clench
clergy
clergyman
clergyperson
clergywoman

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Clergy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/clergy
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