cleric

noun
UK: /ˈkler.ɪk/
US: /ˈkler.ɪk/

  1. A member of the clergy, especially in the Christian Church.

    1. The cleric spoke to the crowd.
    2. The cleric offered spiritual guidance to the grieving family after the accident.

  2. A religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially a Christian priest or minister.

    1. The cleric blessed the new church.
    2. Several clerics from different denominations participated in the interfaith service.

Synonyms

reverend minister chaplain pastor priest
cleric adjective

  1. Relating to the clergy or suitable for a cleric.

    1. He wore a cleric collar today.
    2. The charity provides assistance to people with cleric backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cleric" in English means: A member of the clergy, especially in the Christian Church., A religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially a Christian priest or minister..

The phonetic transcription of "cleric" is /ˈkler.ɪk/ in British English and /ˈkler.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cleric": reverend, minister, chaplain, pastor, priest.

Example usage of "cleric": "The cleric spoke to the crowd.". More examples on the page.