cleric

a person who works in a church or religious organization, especially someone who is trained to perform religious duties such as leading services and teaching religion.

clérigo, sacerdote, religioso

Collocations cleric of a church

• The cleric led the congregation in prayer.

  El clérigo guió a la congregación en oración.

a member of a religious order, especially one that lived in the Middle Ages and was involved with education and scholarship.

monje, erudito religioso

Collocations medieval cleric

• The medieval cleric was known for his extensive knowledge of ancient texts.

  El clérigo medieval era conocido por su amplio conocimiento de textos antiguos.