clerist

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the clergy in the Middle Ages, particularly the lower ranks.

  - "The clerist played an important role in the administration of the church."
  - "During the Middle Ages, the duties of a clerist ranged from teaching and preaching to caring for the sick and poor."

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'clerc', meaning 'scholar' or 'learner'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clerist' is less commonly used today, with 'clergy' being the more widely recognized term for religious leaders.

2. During the Middle Ages, the education of clerists was considered crucial for the administration and spiritual guidance of the church.

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Related Concepts

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1. clergy: Refers to the collective body of ordained religious leaders, especially in Christianity.

2. monk: A member of a religious community, typically living under the rule of a specific religious order.

3. priest: A religious leader authorized to perform the sacraments.

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Culture

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The term 'clerist' is primarily used in the historical context of the Middle Ages and the Christian church.

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3. mnemonics
   

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