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clergyman

noun

  1. Christian religious occupation
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Pronunciation: /ˈklɝd͡ʒimən/ / /ˈklɜːdʒimən/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English clergy Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English clergyman From clergy + -man.

  1. A male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.

    Holonym: clergy

    I think if post commanders of the unchaplained posts could employ acceptable clergymen […] then the needs might be met.