English · Word Candidate

clergy

/ˈklɜːdʒi/

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Also seen as: clergies

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Meaning · English

A body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Noun

Today we brought together clergy from the Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox, and Reformed traditions for ecumenical dialogue.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “clergy” mean?

A body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

Is “clergy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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