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clerics

/ˈklɛrɪks/

Meanings
noun
A clergy member.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The clerics at the local church organized a food drive for families in need." "
religion person theology

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sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

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families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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food noun

/fuːd/ /fud/

Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

"The innkeeper brought them food and drink."

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

In order to.

"I saved money for a new car."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

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drive noun

/dɹaɪv/

Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.

"Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again."

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local noun

/ˈləʊkl̩/ /ˈloʊkl̩/

A person who lives near a given place.

"The local is helping organize the school fundraiser. "

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church noun

/t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/

A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place.

"There is a lovely little church in the valley."

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clergy noun

/ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝdʒi/

Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service.

"Today we brought together clergy from the Wiccan, Christian, New Age and Islamic traditions for an interfaith dialogue."

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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need noun

/niːd/

A requirement for something; something needed.

"My family's biggest need right now is a new car. "