Cleric: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleric

 

[ ˈklerɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious leader

A cleric is a member of the clergy, often responsible for leading religious services and providing spiritual guidance to followers.

Synonyms

minister, pastor, priest

Examples of usage

  • The cleric led the congregation in prayer.
  • The cleric offered words of wisdom during the sermon.
Context #2 | Noun

Dungeons & Dragons character

In Dungeons & Dragons, a cleric is a character class that is proficient in divine magic and healing abilities.

Synonyms

divine caster, healer

Examples of usage

  • The cleric cast a healing spell on the wounded party member.
  • The cleric turned undead creatures with a holy symbol.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clérigo

🇮🇳 पादरी

🇩🇪 Kleriker

🇮🇩 ulama

🇺🇦 клерик

🇵🇱 kleryk

🇯🇵 聖職者

🇫🇷 clerc

🇪🇸 clérigo

🇹🇷 din adamı

🇰🇷 성직자

🇸🇦 كاهن

🇨🇿 klérik

🇸🇰 klérik

🇨🇳 神职人员

🇸🇮 duhovnik

🇮🇸 klerkur

🇰🇿 клерик

🇬🇪 კლერიკი

🇦🇿 klerik

🇲🇽 clérigo

Etymology

The word 'cleric' originated from the Late Latin 'clericus', meaning 'clergyman'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to religious leaders. Over time, the term has also been adopted in fantasy literature and role-playing games to describe characters with magical and healing abilities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,501, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.