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churchman

[church-muhn] / ˈtʃɜrtʃ mən /




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A churchman of exceptional rhetorical skill, Augustine was naturally drawn into doctrinal and intellectual controversies, in which he showed a fearsome determination that his views should win out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Francis encouraged people to pray to the newly beatified churchman to “obtain for us the smile of the soul.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 4, 2022

But there’s no way to know who determined the imagery, conquered artist or conquering European churchman.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2021

Mr Obama described the churchman as "a mentor, friend and moral compass".

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021

My dad gave him a firm shake and a tight-lipped nod, and the churchman headed out.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds