Chaplain and Friar

Chaplain

Chaplain noun - A clergyman ministering to some institution.
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Friar and chaplain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Friar" instead a noun "Chaplain".

Nearby Word: chaplaincy

Friar

Friar noun - A male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms.
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Chaplain and friar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chaplain" instead a noun "Friar".

Nearby Words: friary, frier
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