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churchman
[ church-muhn ]
noun
- an ecclesiastic; clergyman.
- an adherent or active supporter of a church.
- British. a member of the Established Church.
churchman
/ ˈtʃɜːtʃmən /
noun
- a clergyman
- a male practising member of a church
Derived Forms
- ˈchurchmanly, adjective
- ˈchurchmanˌship, noun
Other Words From
- churchman·ly adjective
- churchman·ship noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of churchman1
Example Sentences
It's so him: the thinking churchman who interrogates his relationship with his faith and calling.
This is a still from a strange video called “Blood”, by the young American artist Leidy Churchman.
The Daily Pic: Leidy Churchman's video shows abstract art in the making.
"Show him in," said the abbess, encouraged by the new addition to the party being a churchman.
All the castle had opened its heart to Mary,—even Sebastian; though the churchman did not capitulate without a struggle.
It appears to be exceedingly well got up, and to contain all that a clergyman or churchman can desire.
Chancellor L'Hospital distinguished himself by his determined opposition, and boldly refuted the churchman's arguments.
Lanfranc died in 1089,--the ablest churchman of the century next to the great Hildebrand, his master.
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