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Definition clergy in British English
clergy
noun
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[plural]
noun
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/ˈklɜː(r)dʒi/
1
the people who lead religious services, especially Christian priests. A man who leads religious services is sometimes called a clergyman and a woman who leads religious services is sometimes called a clergywoman
Example
Over 50 clergy marched to Government House to register their protest.
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