reverend definition - Dictionary

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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.