churchman

/ˈtʃɜrtʃmən/
noun
  1. A male member of the clergy; a priest, minister, or other religious leader in a Christian church.
    • Several churchmen from different denominations gathered for the interfaith conference.
    • As a respected churchman, he was often called upon to officiate weddings and funerals.
    • The churchman delivered a moving sermon about forgiveness.
  2. A man who is a devoted member of a church; a male churchgoer who is active in church life.
    • He was a faithful churchman who never missed a Sunday service.
    • The churchman volunteered to teach Sunday school for the children.
    • Many churchmen in the community helped organize the charity drive.
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