Definitions
- Referring to the body of religious officials or leaders in a specific religious organization. - Talking about the group of individuals who are ordained or have specific roles within a religious institution. - Describing the collective term for priests, ministers, pastors, and other religious leaders.
- Referring to the body of religious officials or leaders in a specific religious organization. - Talking about the group of individuals who are ordained or have specific roles within a religious institution. - Describing the collective term for priests, ministers, pastors, and other religious leaders.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the body of religious officials or leaders.
- 2Both words describe the group of individuals who are ordained or have specific roles within a religious institution.
- 3Both words are used as collective terms for priests, ministers, pastors, and other religious leaders.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Clerus is less commonly used compared to clergy in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Clerus is more formal and less commonly used in modern English, while clergy is more commonly used and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Clerus and clergy both refer to the body of religious officials or leaders within a specific religious organization. They are collective terms for priests, ministers, pastors, and other religious leaders. However, clerus is less commonly used and more formal, primarily associated with Catholic contexts, while clergy is more widely recognized and used in various religious denominations.
