noun
Uncommon
clergyman
KLURD-zhee-muhn
Clergyman (noun) means a man who is an ordained member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister. Example: “The clergyman delivered a moving sermon at the funeral.”
noun
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A man who is an ordained member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister.
"The clergyman delivered a moving sermon at the funeral."
How to use clergyman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA male religious leader, such as a priest, vicar, or minister.
When to use it
Increasingly replaced in modern usage by gender-neutral terms like "member of the clergy" or "minister."
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Word forms
- Plural
- clergymen
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Etymology
Formed from "clergy" plus "man."
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man of the cloth
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What does “clergyman” mean?
The word “clergyman” means a man who is an ordained member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister. In plain terms, a male religious leader, such as a priest, vicar, or minister.
How do you pronounce “clergyman”?
“Clergyman” is pronounced KLURD-zhee-muhn (/ˈklɝd͡ʒimən/ in IPA).
How do you use “clergyman” in a sentence?
Here is “clergyman” used in a sentence: “The clergyman delivered a moving sermon at the funeral.”
What part of speech is “clergyman”?
“Clergyman” is a noun.
Is “clergyman” a common word?
“Clergyman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
