clergywoman

noun

cler·​gy·​wom·​an ˈklər-jē-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce clergywoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of the clergy

Examples of clergywoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Patterson, an ordained clergywoman with a background in healthcare, joined the Legislature via a special election in 2020. oregonlive, 8 Nov. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clergywoman was in 1673

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“Clergywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clergywoman. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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clergywoman

noun
cler·​gy·​wom·​an -ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce clergywoman (audio)
: a woman who is a member of the clergy

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