clergy

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/ˈklɜr.dʒi/ · clerg-y

The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian church.

Meanings

nounformal

The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian church.

دینی فرائض کے لیے منتخب تمام افراد کا گروہ، خاص طور پر عیسائیوں میں۔

علمائے دین

Ulama-e-Din

Synonyms

clergymenreligious leadersecclesiasticsعلمائے دینروحانی پیشواپادری

Antonyms

laitysecularnon-religiousعوامسیکولرغیر مذہبی

Common Collocations

  • clergy meeting
  • clergy members
  • clergy attire

Example Sentences

The clergy played an important role in the community.

علمائے دین نے کمیونٹی میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کیا۔

Ulama-e-Din ne community mein aik aham kirdar ada kiya.

She decided to join the clergy and dedicate her life to service.

اس نے علمائے دین میں شامل ہونے اور اپنی زندگی خدمت کے لیے وقف کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne Ulama-e-Din mein shaamil hone aur apni zindagi khidmat ke liye waqf karne ka faisla kiya.

The clergy often address social issues from a moral perspective.

علمائے دین عموماً سماجی مسائل کو اخلاقی نقطہ نظر سے بیان کرتے ہیں۔

Ulama-e-Din aam tor par samaji masail ko ikhlaqi nuqta-e-nazar se bayan karte hain.

Easily Confused With

clerk:A clerk refers to a person employed to perform administrative duties, while clergy refers to religious leaders.

Word Family

clerical
adjectiveدفتری
cleric
nounمذہبی رہنما

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Clergy sounds like 'clutching' your faith tightly.

Imagine a group of clergymen in robes leading a congregation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہیں ہے نا امید اقبال اپنی منزل سے، تھوڑا ہے جو ہوش میں آ، اسی کا کیا ہے؟

Nahin hai na umeed Iqbal apni manzil se, Thoda hai jo hosh mein aa, isi ka kya hai?

Iqbal is not hopeless about his destination, Just a little awareness, what difference does it make?

Allama Iqbal, Bang-e-Dra

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا دین نہیں، اس کا کوئی دین نہیں.

Jis ka deen nahi, us ka koi deen nahi.

He who has no religion has no rights.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "clergé" — clergy, priesthood

First known use: 14th century

The term derives from Middle English 'clergie', referring to the body of people who are ordained for religious duties.