chaplain

/ˈtʃæplɪn/
noun
  1. A religious leader who provides spiritual guidance and services in a non-church setting, such as a hospital, school, prison, or military unit.
    • The army chaplain held a service for the soldiers before deployment.
    • The school chaplain organized a weekly discussion group for students.
    • The hospital chaplain visited patients to offer comfort and prayer.
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