clergy 1
noundomain: group
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
Hypernym
priesthood 1
noun
the body of ordained religious practitioners
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
clerical 2
adjective
of or relating to the clergy
Member_meronym
clergyman 1
noun
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
EnglishAntonym
laity 1
noun
in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy
Derivationally related form
clerical 2
adjective
of or relating to the clergy
Hyponym
pastorate 1
noun
pastors collectively
prelacy 1
noun
prelates collectively
Member_holonym
clergyman 1
noun
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
