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chaplain

The correct spelling is chaplain.

How to pronounce chaplain

/ˈtʃæp.lɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/

Say it like: Cha-pla-yn

The correct spelling is chaplain. A member of a religious body (often, but not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to give pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A member of a religious body (often, but not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to give pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
  2. 2.A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.

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