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    Clero (en. Clergy)

    /ˈkle.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The body of clerics who perform a religious ministry.
    The clergy of the church organizes community events.
    El clero de la iglesia organiza eventos comunitarios.
    Set of ministers of a religion.
    The Catholic clergy has a hierarchical structure.
    El clero católico tiene una estructura jerárquica.
    Religious individuals who perform liturgical functions.
    The clergy conducts mass on Sundays.
    El clero lleva a cabo la misa los domingos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clerus', which refers to individuals dedicated to religious ministry.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    regular clergy
    Group of clerics that belong to a religious order.
    clero regular
    secular clergy
    Clerics who are not part of a monastic order.
    clero secular
    diocesan clergy
    Clerics who work in a specific diocese.
    clero diocesano

    Related Words

    priest
    Person who has the authority to officiate religious rites.
    sacerdote
    bishop
    High-ranking cleric in some churches who supervises priests.
    obispo
    monk
    Religious individual who lives in a monastery under a specific rule.
    monje

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to refer to very pious individuals.
    That guy is so clergy he doesn't leave the church.
    Ese chico es tan clero que no sale de la iglesia.
    Derogatory term for someone who always talks about religion.
    Don't be so clergy and enjoy life.
    No seas tan clero y disfruta de la vida.