Clerical and Prelate

Clerical

Clerical noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
Usage example: some of the state's most prominent clericals have spoken out against the measure
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Synonyms for Clerical

Prelate and clerical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prelate" instead a noun "Clerical".

Prelate

Prelate noun - A senior clergyman and dignitary.
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Synonyms for Prelate

Clerical and prelate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clerical" instead a noun "Prelate".

Nearby Word: prelacy
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Prelate and Clerical. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/clerical/prelate
Clerical & Prelate. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/clerical/prelate>.
Prelate or Clerical. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/clerical/prelate.
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