churchman
churchman · churchmen
церковник, священнослужитель
A person of authority in a Christian religious organizationA person (originally a man) of authority in a Christian religious organization (a church).
/ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃmən/
Meaning
3 sensesA person (originally a man) of authority in a Christian religious organization (a church).
The bishop, a highly placed churchman, stated the religion's opinion.
церко́вникcerkóvnik, священнослужи́тельsvjaščennoslužítelʹ
a male clergyman or other person in religious orders
A member or adherent of an established church, especially the Church of England.
(obsolete)A churchwarden.
Translations
2 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
a person of authority in a religious organization; a cleric:
Origin
From church + man. Compare kirkman and German Kirchmann.From church + man. Compare kirkman and German Kirchmann.
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Forms
plural: churchmenWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular