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cleric Synonyms

Another word for cleric

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• noun (Context 1)

A priest or religious leader, especially a Christian or Muslim one, who is ordained or authorized to perform religious duties.

Usage Example

"The respected clergyman delivered a moving sermon calling for peace and community reconciliation."

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clergyman
ecclesiastic
Strong
churchman
priest
minister
divine
pastor
preacher

Opposites of cleric

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

layman
layperson
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• Nearby Words

clergyman
clergyperson
clergywoman
cleric
clerical
clerically
clericals

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cleric. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cleric
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