cleric

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin clēricus, from Ancient Greek κληρικός (klērikós), from κλῆρος (klêros, “a casting lots, drawing lots”). Many officers at Athens obtained their offices by lot, as opposed to election (Liddell and Scott). Doublet of clerk.

noun

1. A member of the clergy.
2. (role-playing games) A spellcaster class that receives their spells (especially healing) from their deity.

adj

1. (now uncommon) Of or pertaining to the clergy.