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cleric

/klɛɹɪk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A religious leader, especially in Christianity, who is trained to administer the sacraments and to counsel and assist the faithful.

    - "The cleric gave a sermon to the congregation."
    - "The cleric performed the wedding ceremony for the couple."
  • noun

    A learned person, especially in medieval Europe.

    - "The cleric was known for his vast knowledge of the classics."
    - "The cleric spent most of his time in the library."

Rhymes
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heretic , metic , petric , technic
Variants
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cleric , clerics
Etymology
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From Old French clerc 'priest, scholar' (12c.), from Latin clericus 'priest, servant' (source of church, clergy), from clero 'clan, household, family' (source also of clerical, clerkly).


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  1. The term 'clergy' comes from the Latin word 'clerus', which means 'clan' or 'household'.

  2. In medieval Europe, a 'cleric' was a learned person, not necessarily a priest or a member of the clergy.


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  1. religion: The belief and worship of a god or gods or the belief in the supernatural and the moral principles that guide human conduct.

  2. Christianity: A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

  3. sacrament: A religious rite or ceremony, especially one conferring a spiritual grace or blessing.


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In Christianity, the clergy are the ordained religious leaders who conduct religious services, administer the sacraments, and provide spiritual guidance to the faithful. The term 'cleric' specifically refers to a priest or deacon, as opposed to a bishop or a cardinal.

How to Memorize "cleric"

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    - Visualize a priest in his robes, conducting a religious ceremony.
    - Visualize a medieval scholar, deep in thought, surrounded by books.

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    - Associate the word 'cleric' with the concept of spiritual guidance or religious services.

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