cler ‧ gy /ˈklɜːdʒi $ ˈklɜːr-/ BrE AmE noun
[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: clergie , from clerc ; ⇨ ↑ clerk 1 ]
the clergy [plural] the official leaders of religious activities in organized religions, such as priests, ↑ rabbi s , and ↑ mullah s ⇨ clerical