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Definition of clergyman

clergyman

/ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
cler · gy · man
Plural:clergymen
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• noun

1

A male priest, minister, or religious leader, especially a Christian one who has been ordained for religious service.

Example

"The local clergyman officiated at the wedding ceremony in the historic parish church."

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• Nearby Words

cleome
cleopatra
clergy
clergyman
clergyperson
clergywoman
cleric

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century as a compound of "clergy" (from Old French clergie, ultimately from Late Latin clericus, meaning a priest or scholar) and "man" (from Old English mann).

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