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cleric
An ordained officeholder of a Christian church, for example a priest, deacon, or bishop. The term generally refers to a member of the clergy.
Der Kleriker trug während des Gottesdienstes sein liturgisches Gewand.
The cleric wore his liturgical vestment during the church service.
Do not confuse 'der Kleriker' (cleric) with the English word 'clerk'. A 'Kleriker' is a clergyman or cleric, e.g. a priest, while a 'clerk' is usually an office employee.
Eine Gruppe von Klerikern diskutierte über theologische Fragen.
A group of clerics discussed theological questions.
'Der Kleriker' (cleric) belongs to the word family of 'der Klerus' (the clergy), which refers to all the clergy of a religion. A cleric is therefore a member of the clergy.
Der Klerus hatte im Mittelalter großen Einfluss.
The clergy had great influence in the Middle Ages.
'Kleriker' (cleric) is a formal and rather general term. It is often found in historical, sociological, or official church texts.
Die Studie untersucht die Rolle der Kleriker in der Gesellschaft des 18. Jahrhunderts.
The study examines the role of clerics in 18th-century society.
pastor
'der Pfarrer' and 'der Kleriker' both refer to people with an office in a Christian church. However, 'Pfarrer' is more specific: it refers to a clergy member who leads a congregation and is there for the people in it. 'Kleriker' is more general and sounds more formal. A 'Kleriker' can be, for example, a priest, deacon, or bishop, but does not necessarily have to be the pastor of a congregation. Learners may confuse the words because both are connected with the church and church office. If you are talking about the specific person in a congregation, 'Pfarrer' is more natural. 'Kleriker' fits better in general or official texts.
In dem Bericht ging es um die Ausbildung junger Kleriker in der Kirche.
The report was about the training of young clerics in the church.
Die Nachbarin bat den Pfarrer um ein Gespräch nach der Messe.
The neighbor asked the pastor for a conversation after Mass.