Clergy vs. Prelature

Clergy vs. Prelature — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Clergy and Prelature

Clergynoun

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

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Prelaturenoun

prelates in general

Clergynoun

clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

Prelaturenoun

the office of a prelate

Prelaturenoun

prelates collectively

Prelaturenoun

the office or station of a prelate

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