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clergy

[ klur-jee ]

noun

, plural cler·gies.
  1. the group or body of ordained persons in a religion, as distinguished from the laity.


clergy

/ ˈklɜːdʒɪ /

noun

  1. the collective body of men and women ordained as religious ministers, esp of the Christian Church clericalpastoral
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • clergy·like adjective
  • anti·clergy adjective
  • pro·clergy adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clergy1

1175–1225; Middle English clerge, clergie < Old French clergé (< Late Latin clericātus office of a priest; cleric, -ate 3 ), clergie, equivalent to clerc cleric + -ie -y 3, with -g- after clergé
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clergy1

C13: from Old French clergie, from clerc ecclesiastic, clerk
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Example Sentences

As for the federal authorities, they have made themselves available but the clergy have not requested special protection.

The Coalition is comprised of labor unions, anti-war activists, clergy, and so-called black empowerment groups.

African American clergy are getting in on the action as well.

Akin to the clergy receiving “The Call” from God himself, Minaj has been touched by a booty angel.

There are supportive African (and African-American) clergy calling for coexistence rather than violence.

He gives a list of the sponsors of the baptized Indians, who included many of the French nobility and clergy.

Among the clergy therein he finds no offenses, save that a few have gambled in public; these are promptly disciplined.

Visitation of the ecclesiastical cabildo, clergy of Manila, and province of Pampanga.

The country clergy are without doubt the most over-rated persons in the country—I mean, of course, from a fiscal point of view.

This body consisted of the nobility, the higher clergy, and representatives, chosen by the people from all parts of France.

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