churchman

[church-muhn] / ˈtʃɜrtʃ mən /

NOUN

clergyman

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bishop chaplain cleric evangelist missionary pastor pontiff preacher priest rabbi

STRONG

abbey archbishop cardinal cassock clerk curate dean divine ecclesiastic father monsignor padre parson primate rector reverend sermonizer shepherd vicar

WEAK

bible thumper blackcoat devil dodger ecclesiast harp polisher predicant pulpitarian pulpiteer sky pilot sky scout the rev turn-around collar

Antonyms

WEAK

layman layperson

NOUN

cleric

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chaplain clergyman minister priest rabbi

STRONG

divine ecclesiastic father parson reverend

WEAK

churchwoman clergywoman clerical

Example Sentences

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Drew was a pious churchman who specialized in insider trading, which wasn’t only legal, but made him “reliable” in the eyes of the first credit agency in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Portuguese Cardinal-elect Americo Aguiar, who is in charge of World Youth Day, is another young churchman who also understands his appointment as part of a generational turning point for the Catholic hierarchy.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

But there’s no way to know who determined the imagery, conquered artist or conquering European churchman.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021

Mr Obama described the churchman as "a mentor, friend and moral compass".

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021

My dad gave him a firm shake and a tight-lipped nod, and the churchman headed out.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

churchman

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