Clergy and Chaplain

Clergy

Clergy noun - The group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church.
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Chaplain and clergy are semantically related in religion topic. In some cases you can use "Chaplain" instead a noun "Clergy".

Nearby Words: clerical, cleric

Chaplain

Chaplain noun - A clergyman ministering to some institution.
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Clergy and chaplain are semantically related in religion topic. You can use "Clergy" instead a noun "Chaplain".

Nearby Word: chaplaincy
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