Military Chaplain (Noun)
Meaning
A chaplain in one of the military services.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The military chaplain led a prayer service for the troops before they deployed to the combat zone.
- As a military chaplain, Captain Smith was responsible for providing spiritual guidance and counseling to the soldiers in his unit.
- The military chaplain worked closely with the unit's commander to ensure that the spiritual needs of the troops were being met.
- After completing seminary, Reverend Johnson was commissioned as a military chaplain in the Army and served for 20 years.
- The military chaplain's role was not only to provide spiritual support, but also to serve as a liaison between the military and local religious leaders in the area of operation.