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churchman

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Churchman (noun) means Another name for a churchwarden.

noun
1
Another name for a churchwarden.
2
Someone, especially a man, who holds an important position within a Christian church.
"The bishop, a highly placed churchman, stated the religion's opinion."
3
Someone belonging to an official state church, most often the Anglican Church.
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Etymology

Formed from church and man; compare kirkman and German Kirchmann.

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What is the meaning of churchman?
"churchman" (noun) means another name for a churchwarden.
What are the different meanings of churchman?
"churchman" has 3 main meanings: 1. Another name for a churchwarden; 2. Someone, especially a man, who holds an important position within a Christian church; 3. Someone belonging to an official state church, most often the Anglican Church.
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