Churchman (Noun)
Meaning
A clergyman or other person in religious orders.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young priest was training to be a respected churchman one day and lead his own congregation.
- Throughout history, notable churchmen have influenced social justice movements.
- In many European cities, grand statues honor churchmen from the Middle Ages who made lasting impacts.
- Bishops are often highly revered as churchmen who bring leadership to local Christian communities.
- Thomas More, the martyred statesman and lawyer, had originally trained to be a churchman.