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clergyperson Synonyms
Another word for clergyperson
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• noun (Context 1)
An ordained member of the clergy, such as a minister, priest, pastor, or rabbi, regardless of gender.
Usage Example
"The hospital employs a full-time cleric to provide spiritual counseling to patients and their families."
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cleric
Strong
ecclesiastic
minister
pastor
chaplain
Opposites of clergyperson
The opposite of clergyperson shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
layperson
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clergyperson. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clergyperson