clergy
intermediateB2/ˈklɜr.dʒi/ · clerg-y
The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian church.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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
💡 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.