Clergy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈklɜːrdʒɪ|  American pronunciation of the word clergy
Brit.  |ˈklɜːdʒɪ|  British pronunciation of the word clergy

noun

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

Extra examples

Local clergy have been invited to participate in an interfaith service.

...kept a watchful eye for any misdoing by the members of the clergy...

The clergy prey (no pun intended) on bereaved families.

Word forms

noun
singular: clergy
plural: clergies
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