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reverend

rev·er·end [ révvərənd, révvrənd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of clergy: relating or belonging to the Christian clergy

2. respected: deserving to be shown respect ( formal )



noun  (plural rev·er·ends)
Definition:
 
Christian cleric: a member of the Christian clergy ( informal )

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin reverendus "to be revered" < revereri (see revere)]

Word Usage
reverend or reverent?

Care should be taken in distinguishing between reverend, a noun and adjective referring to a member of the clergy, and reverent, which is a descriptive adjective meaning "feeling or expressing reverence," not restricted to religious contexts.

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