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Definition of Parson
1. Noun. A person authorized to conduct religious worship. "Clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches"
Generic synonyms: Clergyman, Man Of The Cloth, Reverend
Specialized synonyms: Ministrant
Derivative terms: Minister, Ministerial, Pastoral, Pastorship
Definition of Parson
1. n. A person who represents a parish in its ecclesiastical and corporate capacities; hence, the rector or incumbent of a parochial church, who has full possession of all the rights thereof, with the cure of souls.
Definition of Parson
1. a clergyman [n -S] : PARSONIC [adj] - See also: clergyman
Medical Definition of Parson
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1. A person who represents a parish in its ecclesiastical and corporate capacities; hence, the rector or incumbent of a parochial church, who has full possession of all the rights thereof, with the cure of souls.
2. Any clergyman having ecclesiastical preferment; one who is in orders, or is licensed to preach; a preacher. "He hears the parson pray and preach.
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