ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cleric

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈklɛɹɪk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cleric is a noun meaning A member of a clergy.

Meaning

A member of a clergy.

More Meanings

  1. (roleplaying games) A spellcaster class that receives their spells (especially healing) from their deity.
  2. (now uncommon) Of or pertaining to the clergy.

Example Sentences

Holonyms: clergy; see also Thesaurus:clergy

Word Forms

Synonyms for cleric

Depending on context, synonyms include blackcoat, clerical, clergymember, clergyperson, black-collar, pastoral.

Antonyms for cleric

Common opposites include layperson.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ecclesiastic, churchman, divine, clergy, clergyman, priest.

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