man of the cloth
[/mæn əv ðə klɔːθ/]
nounmasculinepl: men of the cloth
homem da Igreja
1. A clergyman or member of the clergy; a priest, minister, or other religious official
The man of the cloth delivered an inspiring sermon at Sunday mass.
O homem da Igreja proferiu um sermão inspirador na missa de domingo.
2. A person who has dedicated their life to religious service and wears clerical garments
Several men of the cloth attended the interfaith conference.
Vários homens da Igreja participaram da conferência interreligiosa.
Related Idioms & Phrases
wear the cloth - to be a member of the clergy
cloth - referring to clergy or religious garments
man of God - similar expression emphasizing spiritual devotion
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