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clergy

The correct spelling is clergy.

How to pronounce clergy

/ˈklɜːdʒi/
noun

IPA: /ˈklɜːdʒi/

Say it like: Cle-rjee

The correct spelling is clergy. Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service. For example: "Today we brought together clergy from the Wiccan, Christian, New Age and Islamic traditions for an interfaith dialogue."

Usage Examples

Today we brought together clergy from the Wiccan, Christian, New Age and Islamic traditions for an interfaith dialogue.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

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