Definitions for clergy

clergy cler·gy

Spelling: [klur-jee]
IPA: /ˈklɜr dʒi/

Clergy is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 64 anagrams from letters in clergy (ceglry).

Definitions for clergy

noun

  1. the group or body of ordained persons in a religion, as distinguished from the laity.

Origin of clergy

1175-1225; Middle English clerge, clergie Old French clergé (Late Latin clericātus office of a priest; see cleric, -ate3), clergi

Examples for clergy

The Coalition is comprised of labor unions, anti-war activists, clergy, and so-called black empowerment groups.

I am, myself, as great an enemy to the luxury and splendour of the clergy as he can be.

The Prefect of the Department, the Bishop, the clergy, objected to her story.

African American clergy are getting in on the action as well.

There are many uneducated preachers who move the classes the clergy cannot touch.

Well would it be if all the clergy were as sweet-tempered as that Bishop of Helstonleigh!

As for the federal authorities, they have made themselves available but the clergy have not requested special protection.

Akin to the clergy receiving “The Call” from God himself, Minaj has been touched by a booty angel.

There are supportive African (and African-American) clergy calling for coexistence rather than violence.

The treating of bishops and clergy is often noticed in the accounts.

Word Value for clergy
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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