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churchman

[ church-muhn ]

noun

, plural church·men.
  1. an ecclesiastic; clergyman.
  2. an adherent or active supporter of a church.
  3. British. a member of the Established Church.


churchman

/ ˈtʃɜːtʃmən /

noun

  1. a clergyman
  2. a male practising member of a church


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Derived Forms

  • ˈchurchmanly, adjective
  • ˈchurchmanˌship, noun

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Other Words From

  • churchman·ly adjective
  • churchman·ship noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of churchman1

1350–1400; Middle English. See church, -man

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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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