noun
- Plural of clergyperson; members of the clergy; ordained or appointed religious leaders in a church or religious organization.
Usage: Gender-neutral alternative to 'clergymen' or 'clergywomen'; Commonly used in formal and institutional contexts
Examples
- The clergypersons from various denominations gathered for the interfaith conference.
- Many clergypersons serve their communities through charitable work and counseling.
- The seminary trains clergypersons to lead congregations with compassion and wisdom.
- Clergypersons often play important roles in community outreach programs.
- The organization welcomed clergypersons of all faiths to participate in the discussion.
- Several clergypersons were invited to offer blessings at the civic ceremony.