Synonyms for
Chaplain
Definition
a member of the clergy who performs religious services for a specific group, such as the military or hospital patients
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- hospital chaplain
- military chaplain
- prison chaplain
- university chaplain
- chaplaincy service
- army chaplain
- air force chaplain
Word family
noun chaplaincy
Usage note
A chaplain is a member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, or military force. It is a formal term, often associated with specific institutional roles.
Example sentences
- The chaplain led a prayer service for the troops.
- The hospital chaplain provided emotional support to the patient's family.
- The university chaplain organized a charity event for the community.
- The chaplain advised the inmate on spiritual matters.
- The chaplain provided guidance and counseling to the grieving family.
Quotes
The chaplain looks at me with an expression that seems all-knowing and says calmly, 'The Lord works in mysterious ways.' - Dalton Trumbo
The chaplain's faith was not so much religious as it was military. - Joseph Heller
The chaplain had mastered, in a moment of divine intuition, the handy technique of protective rationalization and he was exhilarated by his discovery. - Joseph Heller