chaplain

noun
UK: /ˈtʃæplɪn/
US: /ˈtʃæplən/

  1. A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, or branch of the armed forces.

    1. The chaplain prayed with the soldiers.
    2. As a hospital chaplain, she offers comfort to patients and their families during difficult times.

  2. A person chosen to conduct religious exercises for an organization or group.

    1. Our team has a chaplain for guidance.
    2. The university appointed a new chaplain to serve the spiritual needs of the students.

Synonyms

clergyman pastor minister priest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chaplain" in English means: A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, or branch of the armed forces., A person chosen to conduct religious exercises for an organization or group..

The phonetic transcription of "chaplain" is /ˈtʃæplɪn/ in British English and /ˈtʃæplən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chaplain": clergyman, pastor, minister, priest.

Example usage of "chaplain": "The chaplain prayed with the soldiers.". More examples on the page.