Cleric
Pronunciation: /ˈklɛrɪk/
Cleric (noun)
- a person who leads or works in a religious organization, like a priest or minister.
- a person who studies religious texts and teaches about religion.
Examples
- The cleric led the congregation in prayer.
- A cleric often provides guidance to the community.
Common collocations: respected cleric, cleric leads, local cleric, learned cleric, cleric studies