Clerk and Prelate

Clerk

Clerk noun - A person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church.
Usage example: the clerks in the rural parishes were for the most part sons of merchants
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Synonyms for Clerk

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

Nearby Words: clerical, clerkly, clerkship, clerking

Prelate

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

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

Nearby Word: prelacy
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