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clergyman
[/ˈklɜːrdʒimən/]
noun
masculine
pl: clergymen
clérigo
1.
A male member of the clergy; a priest or minister of a Christian church
The clergyman delivered an inspiring sermon to the congregation.
O clérigo proferiu um sermão inspirador para a congregação.
2.
A man ordained for religious duties in a Christian denomination
Many clergymen gathered for the religious conference.
Muitos clérigos se reuniram para a conferência religiosa.
Synonyms
priest
minister
pastor
reverend
ecclesiastic
man of the cloth
Antonyms
layman
layperson
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
clérigo
Standard term for male clergy member
General Brazilian
padre
Common term specifically for Catholic priests
Portugal
clérigo
Standard formal term
Portugal
sacerdote
More formal/solemn alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
a man of the cloth
in holy orders
wear the collar
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