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clergy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun clergy has 1 sense
  1. clergy - clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
    --1 is a kind of
    priesthood
    --1 has members: clergyman, reverend, man of the cloth
    Antonyms: laity, temporalty
    --1 has particulars:
     pastorate; prelacy, prelature; first estate, lords spiritual; cardinalate

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Clergy

Definition:

noun

The clergy refers to the body of ordained people within a religious organization, typically responsible for leading religious services, providing pastoral care, and guiding the spiritual lives of their community.

Sense 1:

noun

The higher-ranking members of the clergy, such as bishops and archbishops, who hold positions of authority within a specific religious hierarchy.

Example sentence: The clergy gathered for a synod to discuss matters of doctrine and church governance.

Sense 2:

noun

A specific group of clergy members within a particular religious denomination, such as the Catholic clergy or the Anglican clergy.

Example sentence: The Anglican clergy participated in a procession during the Easter Sunday service.

Sense 3:

noun

Collectively, all individuals who have been ordained within a religious faith.

Example sentence: The clergy, representing various denominations, joined together for an interfaith prayer service.

Sense 4:

adjective

Relating to or associated with the clergy.

Example sentence: The cathedral had a separate entrance for clergy members.

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