Medieval Church Hierarchy

noun a member of the clergy, especially a priest, minister, or religious leader

adjective relating to the clergy or religious officials

• The cleric presided over the religious ceremony with grace and solemnity.
• The cleric is always there to offer guidance and support to the community.
• I heard the cleric throws the best parties in town.
• The cleric's words were like a soothing balm to the troubled souls in the congregation.

noun A title given to an abbot who is directly subordinate to the Pope and has no superior authority within the territory of his abbey.

• The abbot nullius is the ecclesiastical equivalent of a territorial prince.
• The abbot nullius is like a boss in charge of a specific area.
• The abbot nullius is the big cheese around here.
• Being the abbot nullius of the project, he had full authority over its execution.