noun
clergyman
KLURD-zhee-muhn
noun
1
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."
Word Forms
clergymen plural
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Etymology
Formed from "clergy" plus "man."