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cler·gy·wom·an

 (klûr′jē-wo͝om′ən)
n.
A woman who is a member of the clergy.
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clergywoman

(ˈklɜːdʒɪˌwʊmən)
n, pl -women
(Ecclesiastical Terms) a female member of the clergy. Gender-neutral form: vicar, priest or minister
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cler•gy•wom•an

(ˈklɜr dʒiˌwʊm ən)

n., pl. -wom•en.
a woman who is a member of the clergy.
[1670–80]
usage: See -woman.
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clergywoman

noun
A person ordained for service in a Christian church:
Informal: reverend.
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Translations

clergywoman

[ˈklɜːdʒɪˌwʊmən] N (clergywomen (pl)) (Anglican) → pastora f anglicana; (Protestant) → pastora f protestante
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clergywoman

pl <-women>
nGeistliche f, → Pastorin f, → Pfarrerin f
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That the Holy Qur'an was sent to benefit all mankind -- not one particular religion or race -- has been reaffirmed by an American priest who doesn't mince words while admitting that reading the holy book has made her "a better person, a better Christian and a better clergywoman.