noun
- the body of people ordained for religious service, especially in Christian churches
Usage: collective noun; often used with plural verbs
Examples
- The clergy gathered for the annual conference.
- Many members of the clergy spoke out against the proposed legislation.
- She decided to join the clergy after graduating from seminary.
- The local clergy organized a food drive for the homeless.
- Both clergy and laypeople attended the interfaith dialogue.
- The clergy wore their ceremonial robes during the service.