chaplain
ˈʧæplən
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Definition of chaplain - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

religious carereligious person giving spiritual support in institutions or special groups
  • The chaplain visited patients in the hospital.
  • The school chaplain counseled students after the tragedy.
  • A chaplain led the memorial service at the base.
cleric minister
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Expressions with chaplain

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person who provides religious support in a prison
The prison chaplain visited inmates every week.
clergy member providing spiritual care in a hospital
The hospital chaplain visited the patients daily to offer comfort and prayers.
religious leader serving in the military
The military chaplain led a prayer before the mission.

Origin of chaplain

Late Latin, cappellanus (chaplain)

Terms with chaplain included in their meaning

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military chaplain
clergyman providing spiritual guidance in the military
clergy work
role or position of a chaplain
duration
period during which one serves as a chaplain
worship site
building where a chaplain works
religion
the office or role of a chaplain
benefits
the benefits or income from being a chaplain

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  1. French:aumônier, ...
  2. German:Seelsorger, ...
  3. Italian:cappellano, ...
  4. Spanish:capellán, ...
  5. Portuguese:capelão, ...
  6. Chinese:牧师, ...
  7. Japanese:チャプレン, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرشِد رُوحِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַ׳פְלֵיין, ...
  10. Russian:капеллан, ...
  11. Ukrainian:капелан, ...
  12. Hindi:अध्यात्मिक सलाहकार, ...
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