Reverend
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Reverend (plural Reverends)
- A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.
- Alternative letter-case form of reverend: a person who has received this designation and is entitled to use it publicly: a minister.
Usage notes edit
- In especially formal usage, often preceded by the definite article and followed by the person's full name, as in "the Reverend John William Smith". Since the title is adjectival in origin, it can also precede other titles, as in "the Reverend Doctor John William Smith".
Synonyms edit
Derived terms edit
- Most Reverend
- Reverend Gentleman (referring to a clergyman)
- Right Reverend (referring to an Anglican bishop)
- Very Reverend
Translations edit
honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy
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minister — see reverend
See also edit
- reverend
- The Reverend on Wikipedia.Wikipedia