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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.
clergyman
Geistlicher and Kleriker can both refer to an ordained church official. Geistlicher is the more general term and the one more commonly used in everyday speech, while Kleriker is more technical and emphasizes membership in the clergy. Geistlicher is usually more suitable in a normal conversation, while Kleriker is more appropriate in a specialized text.
Der fachliche Bericht beschreibt den Kleriker als Angehörigen des Klerus.
The specialized report describes the cleric as a member of the clergy.
Der Geistliche sprach nach dem Gottesdienst noch lange mit den Besuchern.
After the service, the clergyman spoke with the visitors for quite a while.
