# clergymen

/ˈkɫɝdʒiˌmɛn/ (US) · /klˈɜːdʒɪmˌɛn/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/clergymen
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

men who work as religious leaders, like priests or ministers in a church.

For teachers: male members of the clergy, especially in Christian churches. The plural of 'clergyman'.

## Examples

- The clergymen lead the Sunday service together.
- Several clergymen from different churches joined the meeting to plan the charity event.
- The photograph showed a group of clergymen in dark robes debating church reforms after the evening service.

## Pitfalls

- Not "a clergymen" but "a clergyman" — Clergymen is plural; the singular form is clergyman.

## Usage notes

- Plural of 'clergyman'; in modern use the gender-neutral 'clergy' or 'members of the clergy' is often preferred.

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