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chaplain in Russian

chaplain in Russian is капелла́н, капеллан — 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.

chaplain in Russian

капелла́н
noun
Pronounced: kapellan
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
капеллан
noun
Pronounced: kapellan
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

What does "chaplain" mean?

  1. noun A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
    "The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss."
  2. noun A non-religious counsellor who provides similar pastoral or emotional support in a secular setting.
    "Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion."
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chaplain in a sentence

  • The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.
  • An army chaplain travels with the troops to offer support wherever they are stationed.
  • Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion.

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What is "chaplain" in Russian?

"chaplain" in Russian is капелла́н, капеллан. 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.

How do you pronounce капелла́н?

"chaplain" in Russian is капелла́н, pronounced "kapellan".

How do you use "chaplain" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss." In Russian, "chaplain" is капелла́н, капеллан.

Are there other ways to say "chaplain" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "chaplain": капелла́н, капеллан.

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