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Noun
/ˈklərjēmən/,
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clergymen, plural;
  1. A male priest or minister of a Christian church


  1. a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
  2. A cleric (from Ancient Greek κληρικός - klērikos), clergyman (pl. clergymen), or churchman (pl. churchmen) is a member of the clergy of a religion, especially one who is a priest, preacher, pastor, or other religious professional. ...
  3. The Clergyman (Prästen) is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.
  4. An ordained Christian minister
  5. (Clergymen) are likewise under obligation to refuse to answer questions concerning information given them in the secrecy of the confessional by believers. Again, the privilege protects the believer. This custom has been sanctioned by legislation in many U.S. states. ...
  6. To dream that you send for a clergyman to preach a funeral sermon, denotes that you will vainly strive against sickness and to ward off evil influences, but they will prevail in spite of your earnest endeavors. ...
  7. A general description for any cultic personnel who was permitted to enter the cella TT  of a temple.
  8. Rupp, Harman Montague Rucker (1872 - 1956), Botanist and Clergyman