clergyman

Word parts

clergy + -man

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɝdʒimən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈklɜːdʒimən/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: cler‧gy‧man

Noun

Singular clergyman

Plural clergymen

1. (countable) A clergyman is a formal leader within established religions.

Related words

• clergy
• clergywoman