Definitions for clerisy

clerisy cler·i·sy

Spelling: [kler-uh-see]
IPA: /ˈklɛr ə si/

Clerisy is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 176 anagrams from letters in clerisy (ceilrsy).

Definitions for clerisy

noun

  1. learned persons as a class; literati; intelligentsia.

Origin of clerisy

1818; German Klerisei clergy Medieval Latin clēricia, equivalent to clēric(us) cleric + -ia -ia; introduced by S.T. Coleridge

Examples for clerisy

The clerisy operates on very different principles than its rival power brokers, the oligarchs of finance, technology or energy.

In contrast, the clerisy has little needed for the basically educated, but only an approving claque and faithful servants.

Much of the U.S. is struggling, but the clerisy has thrived.

Energy marks the clearest demarcating issues between the plutocrats and the clerisy.

This money also funds many in the burgeoning nonprofit sector which employs many in the clerisy and often promotes their agenda.

It also has come under increased attack from among the ranks of the clerisy.

Word Value for clerisy
Scrable

12

Words with friends

13

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