clergyman
Translation
clergyman, minister, priest, pastor
Examples
The local clergyman visited the sick parishioner.
The local clergyman visited the sick parishioner.
Grammar Patterns
a clergyman a male member of the clergy The local clergyman is a kind man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: priest, minister, pastor, reverend
Etymology
A compound of 'clergy' and 'man'. 'Clergy' is from Old French 'clergie', meaning 'learning', derived from Late Latin 'clericus'.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'man of the clergy'. This helps remember it refers to a male religious leader.