clergy

Meaning

Body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈklɜːdʒi/

Etymology

From Middle English clergie (attested in the 13th century), from Old French clergié (“learned men”), from Late Latin clēricātus, from Latin clēricus (“one ordained for religious services”), from Ancient Greek κληρικός (klērikós, “of the clergy”).

Sentences

They apparently bombarded Sion Fort whenever they had a disagreement with the Catholic clergy !