clergy
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[ noun ] (religion) clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)Since the Protestant clergy for_the_most_part wear gray or some variant from the wholly black suit , my Roman_collar and black garb usually identify me in England as a Roman_Catholic cleric . Related terms laity priesthood first_estate cardinalate prelacy pastorate clergyman |
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