Churchman
[church-muh n] /ˈtʃɜrtʃ mən/
noun, plural churchmen.
1.
an ecclesiastic; clergyman.
2.
an adherent or active supporter of a .
3.
British. a member of the Established Church.
/ˈtʃɜːtʃmən/
noun (pl) -men
1.
a clergyman
2.
a male practising member of a church
n.
mid-13c., from church (n.) + man (n.).
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