Cleric (noun)

1. A member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister.
2. A person who is trained in religious or theological studies and is authorized to lead religious ceremonies or perform other religious duties.

Origin:

Late middle english: via old french from latin clericus "clergyman", from greek klērikos "belonging to the lot (of the clergy)", from klēros "lot".

Examples:

1. The cleric performed the marriage ceremony.
2. The cleric delivered the sermon.
3. The cleric was a Catholic priest.
4. The cleric was a theologian.
5. The cleric led the prayer service.