Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈpɑːs(ə)n/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈpɑɹsən/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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ˈpɑːs(ə)n
Pronunciation notes
- GB
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ˈpɑɹsən
Pronunciation notes
- US
Noun
An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law.
- Synonyms
- Broader terms
A Protestant minister.
A Roman Catholic priest of an independent parish church.
Usage- Historical
- Examples
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a lewde curate, A parson benyfyced But nothynge well advysed.
Noun
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
- Broader terms
- Examples
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clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches