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clergy in German

clergy in German is Klerus, Geistlichkeit — clergy means people who are formally trained and ordained to lead religious services, such as priests, ministers, and rabbis.

clergy in German

Klerus
noun
Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.
Geistlichkeit
noun
Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

What does "clergy" mean?

  1. noun People who are formally trained and ordained to lead religious services, such as priests, ministers, and rabbis.
    "Members of the clergy gathered for the annual conference."
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clergy in a sentence

  • Members of the clergy gathered for the annual conference.
  • The clergy led the congregation in prayer.

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What is "clergy" in German?

"clergy" in German is Klerus, Geistlichkeit. clergy means: People who are formally trained and ordained to lead religious services, such as priests, ministers, and rabbis.

How do you use "clergy" in a sentence?

Example: "Members of the clergy gathered for the annual conference." In German, "clergy" is Klerus, Geistlichkeit.

Are there other ways to say "clergy" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "clergy": Klerus, Geistlichkeit.

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