dictionary.ptclericnounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/klɨˈɾigu/cle·ri·goPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A member of the clergy, especially in a Christian church.Usage examples“The cleric officiated the wedding ceremony.”“A meeting of clerics was held.”SynonymspriestministerAntonymslaypersonsecularCommon combinationsChristian clericordained cleric
A member of the clergy, especially in a Christian church.Usage examples“The cleric officiated the wedding ceremony.”“A meeting of clerics was held.”SynonymspriestministerAntonymslaypersonsecularCommon combinationsChristian clericordained cleric