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Definition of clergyperson

clergyperson

/ˈklɜːrdʒiˌpɜːrsən/
cler · gy · per · son
Plural:clergypeople
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clergyperson Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An ordained member of the clergy, such as a minister, priest, pastor, or rabbi, regardless of gender.

Example

"The hospital employs a full-time clergyperson to provide spiritual counseling to patients and their families."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Clergyperson' is a gender-neutral term coined in the late 20th century as an inclusive alternative to 'clergyman' and 'clergywoman', though in plural contexts the collective noun 'clergy' is generally preferred over 'clergypeople' or 'clergypersons'.

• Nearby Words

cleopatra
clergy
clergyman
clergyperson
clergywoman
cleric
clerical

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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