Australian English Meaning of clergy

clergy

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Definitions and Meaning of clergy in English

Wordnet

clergy (n)

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

Webster

clergy (n.)

The body of men set apart, by due ordination, to the service of God, in the Christian church, in distinction from the laity; in England, usually restricted to the ministers of the Established Church.

Learning; also, a learned profession.

The privilege or benefit of clergy.

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clergy

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)The body of men set apart, by due ordination, to the service of God, in the Christian c

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laity

clergical => clerical, clergeon => deacon, clerestory => Clerestory, cleptomania => kleptomania, clepsydra => water clock,