Cleric

Synonyms of cleric

• priest
• minister
• pastor

Antonyms of cleric

• layperson
• secular
• noncleric

Collocations of cleric

holy man

Frequency: 70 %

The cleric was known as a holy man among the villagers.

religious leader

Frequency: 60 %

The cleric was a respected religious leader in the community.

spiritual advisor

Frequency: 50 %

The cleric acted as a spiritual advisor to those seeking guidance.

faithful servant

Frequency: 45 %

The cleric was known as a faithful servant of the church.

pious cleric

Frequency: 40 %

The pious cleric spent hours in prayer and meditation.

Idiomatic Expressions for cleric

• Phrase: Cleric collar
  Meaning: A white collar worn by clerics, especially in Christian denominations, as a symbol of their religious vocation.
  Usage: The cleric's collar identified him as a priest in the Catholic church.