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Definition of Clergy
1. Noun. In Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity).
Generic synonyms: Priesthood
Specialized synonyms: Pastorate, Prelacy, Prelature, Cardinalate
Member holonyms: Clergyman, Man Of The Cloth, Reverend
Derivative terms: Clerical
Antonyms: Laity
Specialized synonyms: Pastorate, Prelacy, Prelature, Cardinalate
Member holonyms: Clergyman, Man Of The Cloth, Reverend
Derivative terms: Clerical
Antonyms: Laity
Definition of Clergy
1. n. The body of men set apart, by due ordination, to the service of God, in the Christian church, in distinction from the laity; in England, usually restricted to the ministers of the Established Church.
Definition of Clergy
1. the body of persons ordained for religious service [n -GIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clergy
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