Synonyms & related words for cleric

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of cleric — including churchman, ecclesiastic, clergyman, pastor, clerical, parson. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to cleric

Explore words related to cleric — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include clergywoman, ordainer, priest, clergy, clerically, churchwoman, clergymen, commendam. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for cleric

Common synonyms for cleric include churchman, ecclesiastic, clergyman, pastor, clerical, parson, preacher, reverend — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does cleric come from?

The word cleric breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root cler-, from Greek kleros (“lot, inheritance”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.