1. a male member of the clergy; a clergyman
2. a male member or supporter of a church

Examples

• The elderly churchman delivered a moving sermon on forgiveness.
• As a respected churchman, he was often consulted on matters of faith.
• The bishop was known as a learned churchman and theologian.
• Every Sunday, the devoted churchman attended the early morning service.
• The community looked to the local churchman for spiritual guidance.
• He had been a faithful churchman for over thirty years.