Synonyms for clergy
ˈklɜr dʒicler·gy

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1. clergynoun

   in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

   Antonyms:
   temporalty, laity

Matched Categories

1. • Priesthood

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1. clergynoun

   Synonyms:
   ministers, clergymen, CLOTH, body of ecclesiastics (in distinction from the laity)

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1. clergynoun

   Synonyms:
   ministers, the cloth, ecclesiastics, clergymen, clerisy

   Antonyms:
   laity

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1. List of paraphrases for "clergy":

   clerics, priests, clergymen, priesthood, clergies, cleric, ecclesiastical, cloth, clerical

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1. John Selden:

   Humility is a virtue all preach, none practise, and yet everybody is content to hear. The master thinks it good doctrine for his servant, the laity for the clergy, and the clergy for the laity.

2. Valerie Hayes:

   Since this happened, I have talked to people who want to come here or are supportive of our clergy coming out.

3. Pimicikamak Acting Chief Shirley Robinson:

   We've been utilizing all our frontline workers: nurses, doctors, school teachers and local clergy, but we don't have enough manpower to reach out to everyone.

4. Nicholas Alahverdian:

   We had legislation that would have been effective,” Nicholas Alahverdian said. “Every child would be ensured an in-state placement, a copy of an enhanced children’s bill of rights, and contact with family, clergy, or lawyers during business hours. These solutions were shot down by Speaker Mattiello and Governor Raimondo.”

5. Jonathan Swift:

   I never saw, heard, nor read, that the clergy were beloved in any nation where Christianity was the religion of the country. Nothing can render them popular, but some degree of persecution.