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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries성직자
Pronunciation / Transliteration: seongjigja
"성직자가 감동적인 설교를 했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man who is a member of the clergy, especially in the Christian church.
"The clergyman delivered a moving sermon during the Sunday service." - 2
A male religious leader or minister.
"The clergyman was known for his charitable work in the community."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'clergyman' originates from the Middle English word 'clergie', which itself comes from the Old French 'clergié', derived from the Latin 'clericus', meaning 'of the clergy'. Historically, it referred to a man who was a member of the clergy, particularly in Christian contexts, and has evolved to denote any male religious leader.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Clergyman" is said worldwide
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clerc
Transliteration: klɛʁ
"Le clerc a donné un sermon inspirant."
Geistlicher
Transliteration: ˈɡaɪ̯stlɪçɐ
"Der Geistliche hielt eine bewegende Predigt."
chierico
Transliteration: ˈkjɛːriko
"Il chierico ha parlato alla congregazione."
clérigo
Transliteration: ˈkleɾiɣo
"El clérigo ofreció una misa especial."
clérigo
Transliteration: ˈkleɾiɡu
"O clérigo fez um discurso inspirador."
पादरी
Transliteration: pādri
"पादरी ने एक प्रेरणादायक उपदेश दिया।"
神职人员
Transliteration: shénzhí rényuán
"神职人员在礼拜中发表了感人的演讲。"
성직자
Transliteration: seongjigja
"성직자가 감동적인 설교를 했다."
聖職者
Transliteration: seishokusha
"聖職者は感動的な説教を行った。"
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