The difference between Clergyman and Clergyperson

When used as nouns, clergyman means an ordained (male) christian minister, a male member of the clergy, whereas clergyperson means an ordained (male or female) christian minister, a member of the clergy.


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  1. Clergyman as a noun:

    An ordained (male) Christian minister, a male member of the clergy.

  1. Clergyperson as a noun:

    An ordained (male or female) Christian minister, a member of the clergy.