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Definition of churchman

churchman

/ˈtʃɜːrtʃ.mən/
church · man
Plural:churchmen
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• noun

1

A male member of the Christian clergy; an ordained minister, priest, or prelate.

Example

"The prominent churchman delivered a moving sermon on charity and community service at the cathedral."

2

A devoted male member or active supporter of a Christian church, especially of an established church such as the Church of England.

Example

"Throughout his life, he remained a staunch churchman who contributed generously to parish restoration projects."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ciricmann', formed as a compound of 'cirice' (church) and 'mann' (man or person), originally referring to a custodian or official of a church.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Churchman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/churchman
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