Roman Collar (Noun)
Meaning
A stiff white collar with no opening in the front; a distinctive symbol of the clergy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The priest adjusted his roman collar before stepping out to greet the congregation.
- She recognized the bishop by the distinctive roman collar he wore under his suit jacket.
- The roman collar was a visible reminder of the priest's commitment to his faith and his role in the community.
- As a symbol of his office, the pastor wore a roman collar to all official functions.
- The roman collar was a staple of the clergy's attire, and one that was instantly recognizable to the faithful.