cleric
Of or pertaining to the clergyOf or pertaining to the clergy.
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1 senses(not comparable, uncommon)Of or pertaining to the clergy.
Examples
5 sentencesThe clerics met to discuss ministry to young people.
Tom is a cleric.
The crusade against trans healthcare is being waged by politicians and clerics against doctors and biologists.
The eccentric Vatican cleric specializes in demonic possessions.
Together, a bard, a wizard, a cleric, a barbarian and a monk comprise the party.
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin clēricus, from Ancient Greek κληρικός (klērikós), from κλῆρος (klBorrowed from Late Latin clēricus, from Ancient Greek κληρικός (klērikós), from κλῆρος (klêros, “a casting lots, drawing lots”). Many officers at Athens obtained their offices by lot, as opposed to election (Liddell and Scott). Doublet of clerk.
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