Synonyms for clergy
ˈklɜr dʒicler·gy

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1. clergynoun

   in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

   Antonyms:
   temporalty, laity

Matched Categories

1. • Priesthood

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1. clergynoun

   Synonyms:
   ministers, clergymen, CLOTH, body of ecclesiastics (in distinction from the laity)

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1. clergynoun

   Synonyms:
   ministers, the cloth, ecclesiastics, clergymen, clerisy

   Antonyms:
   laity

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1. List of paraphrases for "clergy":

   clerics, priests, clergymen, priesthood, clergies, cleric, ecclesiastical, cloth, clerical

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1. Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston:

   It would be perilous for us, as leaders of the Church, to consider that the scandal of clergy sexual abuse is for the most part a matter of history and not a pressing concern here and now, its not a pleasant topic. It's easier just to ignore it and hope it will go away (but) when we are defensive and secretive, the results are disastrous.

2. Jonathan Swift:

   I never saw, heard, nor read, that the clergy were beloved in any nation where Christianity was the religion of the country. Nothing can render them popular, but some degree of persecution.

3. Commissioner William Evans:

   His family's with him, the clergy has been here and ... let's pray for him.

4. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker:

   In our society we need leaders, not just in elected office, we need clergy and business and other leaders in our community to say enough is enough.

5. Troy Stevenson:

   They( clergy) work for Jesus, not Freedom Oklahoma.