Synonyms for chaplain
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A member of a religious body (who is often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
Related words
- Word family
- chaplaincy chaplainship
Forms
- Plural
- chaplains → clergymen…
Example sentences
- clergyman The clergyman has married three couples this week.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chaplain | steady | |
| clergyman | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- clergyman3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (clergyman3 = 3 syllables).