Clergy and Cleric

Clergy

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

Nearby Words: clerical, cleric

Cleric

Cleric noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
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Clergy and cleric are semantically related in religion topic. You can use "Clergy" instead a noun "Cleric".

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