clergy
n[pl v]
people who have been ordained as priests or ministers of esp the Christian Church 神职人员; (尤指基督教的)教士或牧师
All the local clergy attended the ceremony. 当地所有的牧师出席了仪式.
The new proposals affect both clergy and laity. 新的建议与神职人员和俗人都有关系. Cf 参看 laity 1.