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clergyman Synonyms

Another word for clergyman

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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
cleric
minister
Strong
ecclesiastic
churchman
pastor
priest
parson
preacher
vicar
chaplain

Opposites of clergyman

The opposite of clergyman shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

layman
layperson
parishioner
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clergyman. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clergyman
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