clergy

Meanings

• noun

  A group of religious leaders or ministers in the Christian Church, responsible for conducting religious ceremonies and providing spiritual guidance.

  - "The clergy played an important role in the spread of Christianity."
  - "The bishop is a member of the clergy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈklɝdʒi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clergy
herby , perjury , terry

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Variants

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clergies , clergy , benefit of clergy , benefits of clergy

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Etymology

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From Old French 'clergie' meaning 'secular learning' or 'knowledge of the Scriptures'. Later came to refer specifically to religious leaders.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clergy' comes from the Old French word 'clergie', which means 'secular learning' or 'knowledge of the Scriptures'.

2. The Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination with the most clergy members.

3. The first ordained clergy in the Protestant tradition were the Anglican priests in England during the Reformation.

4. The term 'cleric' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'clergy', but it specifically refers to a member of the lower orders of the Christian Church, below the rank of priest.

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Related Concepts

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1. priest: A religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially in the Christian Church.

2. bishop: A religious leader who is the ordinary or diocesan ordaining officer in a particular geographical area, and who is responsible for the supervision and administration of the churches and clergy in that area.

3. religion: A set of beliefs, practices, and values shared by a community, often centered on a belief in the supernatural or divine.

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Culture

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The clergy has held significant cultural and historical importance throughout Christian history. They have been responsible for preserving and interpreting religious texts, administering sacraments, and providing spiritual guidance to their communities. In literature, the clergy have been portrayed in various ways, from holy and virtuous figures to corrupt and power-hungry ones. In art, they have been depicted in religious paintings and sculptures, often wearing distinctive robes and symbols.

How to Memorize "clergy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of religious leaders dressed in robes and conducting a religious ceremony.
   - Imagine a church with a bishop presiding over a service.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clergy' with religious leaders and spiritual guidance.
   - Think of the clergy as the spiritual backbone of the Christian Church.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CRISP' to remember the definition: Clergy - Religious leaders, Interpreters of Scripture, Spiritual Guidance, and Presiders over ceremonies.

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