cleric vs priest

cleric

noun
  • A member of the clergy. 

  • A spellcaster class that receives their spells (especially healing) from their deity. 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to the clergy. 

priest

noun
  • a religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple 

  • the highest office in the Aaronic priesthood 

  • a blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish 

verb
  • To ordain as a priest. 

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