chaplain

nounattested in dialogue

//ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn//

A member of a religious body (who is often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

noun

1
A member of a religious body (who is often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
The Railway Mission's regionally based chaplains perform the role of impartial 'friend' to anyone working on the railway, regardless of their faith.
2
A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.

Etymology

From Middle English chapeleyn, from Old French chapelain, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin cappellānus, from cappella. Doublet of capelin. Displaced Old English handprēost.

Forms

plural: chaplains

chapel · A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.Chapel · A surname.chaperone · An older person who accompanies other younger people to…

chaplain · A member of a religious body (who is often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution,…

Chaplain · A surname.chaplin · Any of a class of bacterial proteins that form fibrils…Chaplin · A surname originating as an occupation.

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