Meaning Of The Word Clergy

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clergy
plural noun: The clergy are the official leaders of the religious activities of a particular group of believers.

clergy in American English
persons ordained for religious service; ministers, priests, rabbis, etc., collectively
noun: the group or body of ordained persons in a religion, as distinguished from the laity

clergy in British English
noun: the collective body of men and women ordained as religious ministers, esp of the Christian Church

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