chaplain

CEFRC1

/ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A religious leader working in an institution such as a hospital or army.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.

Examples

  • He's a Muslim chaplain in the US Army.

  • The chaplain listened sympathetically to his parishioner.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A surname.

  2. A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

More examples

In context

  • He's a Muslim chaplain.

  • The Railway Mission's regionally based chaplains perform the role of impartial 'friend' to anyone working on the railway, regardless of their faith.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English chapeleyn, from Old French chapelain, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin cappellānus, from cappella. Doublet of capelin. Displaced Old English handprēost.