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clerics

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɫɛɹɪks// UK //klˈɛɹɪks// cler·ics

n. religious leaders or people who are officially allowed to perform religious ceremonies.

n. members of the clergy or individuals ordained for religious duties. Often used in a collective sense to refer to the leadership of a specific faith.


SIMPLE

The clerics gathered at the temple to lead the morning prayer.

CONTEXTUAL

Local clerics from different faiths met to discuss how to support the community during the crisis.

COMPLEX

The influence of senior clerics on the legislative process remains a subject of intense debate among constitutional scholars and secular activists alike.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'cleric'; refers to a group of religious officials.

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