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churchman
[/ˈtʃɜːtʃmən/]
noun
masculine
pl: churchmen
clérigo
1.
A male member of the clergy; a priest or minister of a Christian church
The churchman delivered a powerful sermon on Sunday.
O clérigo proferiu um sermão poderoso no domingo.
2.
A man who is actively involved in church affairs and religious matters
He was a devoted churchman who attended services regularly.
Ele era um clérigo devoto que frequentava os serviços regularmente.
Synonyms
clergyman
priest
minister
pastor
ecclesiastic
Antonyms
layman
secular
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
clérigo
Standard term for clergy member
General Brazilian
homem da igreja
Literal translation emphasizing church involvement
Portugal
clérigo
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
eclesiástico
More formal or archaic usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a man of the cloth
in holy orders
serve the church
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