cleric (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈklɛrɪk/
Definition
A member of the clergy, such as a priest, minister, or rabbi, who is officially authorized to perform religious duties.
Examples
The senior cleric delivered a powerful sermon on the importance of community service.
Several clerics gathered at the cathedral to discuss the upcoming religious festival.
He decided to train as a cleric after feeling a strong calling to serve his faith.
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