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Churchman vs Rabbi - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between churchman and rabbi

is that churchman is a person (originally a man) of authority in a religious organization; a cleric while rabbi is a Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.

churchman

English

Noun

(churchmen)
  • A person (originally a man) of authority in a religious organization; a cleric.
  • :The bishop, a highly placed churchman , stated the religion's opinion.

    • rabbi

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
  • A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
  • A senior officer who acts as a mentor.
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    • Related terms

    * rav, rabbeinu, rebbe, reb, rebbetzin