clergyperson
[/ˈklɜːrdʒipɜːrsən/]
nounpl: clergypersons or clergy
clérigo/a
1. A member of the clergy; a person ordained or appointed to conduct religious services, such as a priest, minister, or pastor
The clergyperson delivered an inspiring sermon on Sunday.
O clérigo proferiu um sermão inspirador no domingo.
2. A gender-neutral term for a religious official or ecclesiastical person
Many clergypersons are now involved in social justice work.
Muitos clérigos agora estão envolvidos em trabalho de justiça social.
The term 'clergyperson' is a modern, gender-neutral alternative to 'clergyman' or 'clergywoman,' reflecting contemporary inclusive language practices. In Brazil, 'clérigo' is the formal ecclesiastical term, while 'padre' is widely used for Catholic priests and 'pastor' for Protestant ministers. The use of gender-neutral terminology is increasingly common in both American and Brazilian religious institutions to acknowledge clergy of all genders.
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