cleric
intermediateB1/ˈklɛrɪk/ · cler-ic
A member of the clergy; a religious leader or priest.
Meanings
A member of the clergy; a religious leader or priest.
ایک مذہبی رہنما یا عالم؛ ایک شخص جو مذہبی خدمات انجام دیتا ہے۔
علما
ulama
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- Islamic cleric
- Christian cleric
- clerk cleric
Example Sentences
The cleric delivered a powerful sermon on peace.
علما نے امن پر ایک زبردست خطبہ دیا۔
Ulama ne aman par aik zabardast khutbah diya.
Many people seek guidance from their local cleric.
بہت سے لوگ اپنے مقامی علما سے رہنمائی حاصل کرتے ہیں۔
Bahut se log apne maqami ulama se rehnumai hasil karte hain.
The cleric played an essential role in the community.
علما نے کمیونٹی میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کیا۔
Ulama ne community mein aik ahem kirdar ada kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'clear' to remember how a cleric brings clarity to spiritual matters.
A cleric in traditional attire speaking to a congregation.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
سبھی نے کہی باتیں دل کی، علم کے حامی ہیں ہم سب۔
Sabhi ne kahi baatein dil ki, ilm ke haami hain hum sab.
We all expressed our hearts, we are all supporters of knowledge.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
علم کا چراغ ہمیشہ روشن رہتا ہے۔
Ilm ka charaagh hamesha roshan rehta hai.
The lamp of knowledge always stays lit.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "clericus" — clergyman, priest
First known use: 14th century
The term originated from the Latin 'clericus', which referred to a clergyman or someone in religious order, and has been adopted into Middle English.