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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.
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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- French:aumônier, ...
- German:Seelsorger, ...
- Italian:cappellano, ...
- Spanish:capellán, ...
- Portuguese:capelão, ...
- Chinese:牧师, ...
- Japanese:チャプレン, ...
- Arabic:مُرشِد رُوحِي, ...
- Hebrew:צַ׳פְלֵיין, ...
- Russian:капеллан, ...
- Ukrainian:капелан, ...
- Hindi:अध्यात्मिक सलाहकार, ...
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