chaplain
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Noun — A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
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Etymology
From Middle English chapeleyn, via Old French chapelain, tracing back to Late Latin cappellanus — originally someone who cared for a saint's relic (cappella, "little cloak"), which also gave us the word "chapel."
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What does “chaplain” mean?
The word “chaplain” means a clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation. In plain terms, a spiritual or pastoral advisor attached to an organisation like a hospital, prison, or the military, rather than a regular church.
How do you pronounce “chaplain”?
“Chaplain” is pronounced CHAP-lihn (/ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “chaplain” in a sentence?
Here is “chaplain” used in a sentence: “The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.”
What part of speech is “chaplain”?
“Chaplain” is a noun.
Where does the word “chaplain” come from?
The word “chaplain” comes from Late Latin. From Middle English chapeleyn, via Old French chapelain, tracing back to Late Latin cappellanus — originally someone who cared for a saint's relic (cappella, "little cloak"), which also gave us the word "chapel.".
Is “chaplain” a common word?
“Chaplain” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chaplain” have?
“Chaplain” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.