meaning of clergy
1. The body of men set apart, by due ordination, to the service of God, in the Christian church, in distinction from the laity; in England, usually restricted to the ministers of the Established Church.
2. Learning; also, a learned profession.
3. The privilege or benefit of clergy.
4. clergymen collectively as distinguished from the laity
Related Words
clergy | clergyable | clergyman | clergymen |
