clergy

• Собирательное существительное, обозначающее совокупность рукоположенных священнослужителей или религиозных деятелей в христианстве, в отличие от мирян.

A collective noun referring to the body of ordained ministers or religious officials in Christianity, as distinct from the laity.

uncountable

1. Religious leadersB2formal

   The body of ordained ministers, priests, or other religious officials in a Christian church, as distinct from the congregation or laity.

   Духовенство

   • The clergy gathered for the annual synod.
   • Members of the clergy often provide spiritual guidance to their communities.
   • The bishop addressed the clergy and laity during the service.

   Synonymsclothministry

   Antonymscongregationlaitypeople