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clerisy

 

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Noun clerisy has 1 sense
  1. intelligentsia, clerisy - an educated and intellectual elite
    --1 is a kind of elite, elite group
    --1 has particulars: culturati; literati

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Clerisy

Noun (singular):

The intellectual elite or educated class that provides guidance and knowledge to the society.

Example sentence:

The clerisy of professors and scholars played a pivotal role in shaping public discourse and promoting intellectual growth.

Noun (uncountable):

The learned or scholarly information itself; intellectual literature or pursuits.

Example sentence:

He immersed himself in the clerisy of ancient texts to gain a deeper understanding of classical literature.

Noun (countable, archaic):

A body of clergymen or those associated with the clergy.

Example sentence:

The clerisy of the local church gathered to discuss matters of faith and community welfare.

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