clergyman

noun
UK: /ˈklɜːdʒimən/
US: /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/

  1. A male member of the clergy in the Christian Church.

    1. The clergyman spoke about love.
    2. Our local clergyman is very involved in community projects for young people.

  2. A religious leader, especially in the Christian Church, who performs religious services.

    1. The clergyman leads the Sunday service.
    2. The family sought guidance from the clergyman after their recent difficult loss.

Synonyms

priest minister reverend pastor chaplain vicar
clergyman adjective

  1. Relating to a clergyman or clergy in general.

    1. That was a clergyman outfit.
    2. The charity event was supported by the local clergyman community members.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clergyman" in English means: A male member of the clergy in the Christian Church., A religious leader, especially in the Christian Church, who performs religious services..

The phonetic transcription of "clergyman" is /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ in British English and /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "clergyman": "The clergyman spoke about love.". More examples on the page.