Clergymen: meaning, definitions and examples
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clergymen
[ ˈklɜrʤɪmən ]
religious leaders
Clergymen are individuals who have been formally ordained to perform religious duties and lead worship within various faiths. They often take on roles such as preaching, conducting ceremonies, and providing spiritual guidance to their congregations. The term is most commonly associated with Christian denominations.
Synonyms
ministers, pastors, priests, reverends, spiritual leaders
Examples of usage
- The clergymen led the Sunday service.
- Many clergymen are involved in community outreach programs.
- Clergymen often provide counseling to their parishioners.
- In some cultures, clergymen play a key role in traditional ceremonies.
Translations
Translations of the word "clergymen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clérigos
🇮🇳 धर्मगुरु
🇩🇪 Kleriker
🇮🇩 pendeta
🇺🇦 духівництво
🇵🇱 duchowni
🇯🇵 聖職者
🇫🇷 clerc
🇪🇸 clérigos
🇹🇷 papazlar
🇰🇷 성직자
🇸🇦 رجال الدين
🇨🇿 duchovenstvo
🇸🇰 duchovenstvo
🇨🇳 神职人员
🇸🇮 duhovščina
🇮🇸 prestur
🇰🇿 діни қызметкерлері
🇬🇪 სულიერი პირები
🇦🇿 din xadimləri
🇲🇽 clérigos
Etymology
The word 'clergyman' comes from the Middle English term 'clergyman', which itself evolved from 'clergie' referring to clergy or religious leaders. The origin can be traced back further to the Latin word 'clericus', which denotes a cleric or a member of the clergy. The Latin word is derived from the Greek word 'klērikos', which means 'of the lot', referring to the practice of casting lots to determine church leadership roles. Over centuries, 'clergymen' has come to encompass a variety of religious leaders in different faiths, reflecting the evolution of religious practices and the formalization of these roles within communities.