Clergywomen: meaning, definitions and examples
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clergywomen
[ ˈklɜːrdʒiˌwɪmɪn ]
religious leadership
Clergywomen are women who hold positions of authority within a religious organization, particularly in Christianity. They perform various roles including leading congregations, preaching, and administering sacraments. Historically, the role of clergywomen has evolved, opening pathways for women to serve in capacities that were previously reserved for men. The acceptance and recognition of clergywomen vary greatly among different denominations and religious traditions. In many contemporary settings, clergywomen are celebrated for their contributions to spiritual guidance and community engagement.
Synonyms
female clergy, female ministers, woman priest, women in ministry.
Examples of usage
- The clergywomen led the Sunday service.
- Many churches now welcome clergywomen in leadership roles.
- Clergywomen often advocate for social justice issues.
- A clergywoman provided counsel to the congregation.
- She was appointed as the first clergywoman in her diocese.
Translations
Translations of the word "clergywomen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mulheres do clero
🇮🇳 पादरियों की महिलाएँ
🇩🇪 Klerikerinnen
🇮🇩 wanita rohani
🇺🇦 жінки духовенства
🇵🇱 kobiety duchowne
🇯🇵 聖職者の女性
🇫🇷 femmes du clergé
🇪🇸 mujeres del clero
🇹🇷 rahip kadınlar
🇰🇷 성직자의 여성
🇸🇦 نساء الكهنة
🇨🇿 ženy duchovenstva
🇸🇰 ženy duchovenstva
🇨🇳 女性神职人员
🇸🇮 ženske duhovnice
🇮🇸 klerkakonur
🇰🇿 діни қызметкерлердің әйелдері
🇬🇪 სულიერი ქალები
🇦🇿 kərəkli qadınlar
🇲🇽 mujeres del clero
Etymology
The term 'clergywoman' is a compound word formed by combining 'clergy' and 'woman'. The word 'clergy' comes from the Old French 'clergié' and the Latin 'clerus', meaning 'clerk' or 'clergyman', which referred to individuals associated with the Church. Historically, the role of women in religious leadership has evolved significantly over the centuries. While traditionally, many religious institutions have restricted leadership roles to men, the 20th century saw a rise in the ordination of women in various denominations, leading to the emergence of the term clergywoman as a recognition of women's contributions to the ministry. In contemporary beliefs, clergywomen are increasing in recognition and acceptance, reflecting broader societal changes toward gender equality.