1. people who receive a stipend or regular payment, especially clergy or officials
Usage: formal; often refers to paid clergy as opposed to volunteers

Examples

• The diocese employed several stipendiaries to serve the rural parishes.
• Unlike volunteer ministers, the stipendiaries received regular monthly payments.
• The church council decided to hire stipendiaries rather than rely solely on volunteer clergy.
• Many small congregations cannot afford to support stipendiaries.
• The stipendiaries were expected to perform full-time ministerial duties.
• Historical records show that stipendiaries often served multiple parishes.