Reverend
English
editPronunciation
editNoun
editReverend (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
editDerived terms
edit- Most Reverend
- Reverend Gentleman (referring to a clergyman)
- Right Reverend (referring to an Anglican bishop)
- Very Reverend
Translations
edithonorary title added to the names of Christian clergy
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minister — see reverend
See also
edit- reverend
- The Reverend on Wikipedia.Wikipedia