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chaplain

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/kɐpɨˈlɐ̃w̃/ca·pe·lão

Definition

1

A priest or minister responsible for leading religious services in a specific institution (military, hospital, prison, school) or community.

Usage examples

The ship's chaplain held a Sunday service.
She spoke to the hospital chaplain about her fears.

Common combinations

military chaplainhospital chaplainprison chaplainschool chaplain