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. Ted Olson:

   I do not believe someone would force a member of the clergy to perform a marriage.

2. 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.

3. Valerie Hayes:

   Since this happened, I have talked to people who want to come here or are supportive of our clergy coming out.

4. Pimicikamak Acting Chief Shirley Robinson:

   We've been utilizing all our frontline workers: nurses, doctors, school teachers and local clergy, but we don't have enough manpower to reach out to everyone.

5. Katharine Drexel:

   I get emotional, that hurts. The religious have just as much honor as the clergy. If Pope Francis knew, he would say, 'No. Let her stay.'.