Cleric: meaning, definitions and examples
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cleric
[ ˈklerɪk ]
religious leader
A cleric is a member of the clergy, often responsible for leading religious services and providing spiritual guidance to followers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cleric led the congregation in prayer.
- The cleric offered words of wisdom during the sermon.
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
Word origin
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.