Plural of chaplain
regular plural
The plural of chaplain is chaplains.
Forms of chaplain
| Singular | chaplain /ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | chaplains |
| Countable | countable |
Chaplains in a sentence
- The Railway Mission's regionally based chaplains perform the role of impartial 'friend' to anyone working on the railway, regardless of their faith.2021 September 8, Stefanie Foster, “Network News: Countdown is on to the National Rail Awards 2021”, in RAIL, number 939, page 19
- Fancy bringing all the chaplains together at six o'clock on a Friday night in the heart of Sydney.2007, Don Woodland, Simon Bouda, Picking Up the Pieces. From the entry rocks in one's head
- I'm very pleased to have found a way of joining in which does not consist of three chaplains wearing dog collars sitting behind a desk looking intimidating.2003 December 2, Kelvin Holdsworth, “Labyrinth Day”, in Thurible.net. From the entry dog collar
- The chaplains here are now taking it upon themselves to remove certain prisoners from chapel call outs because of long hair, being gay, or for any other reason they want.1986 February 15, Gary Bolton, “Help This Guy Get a Leg”, in Gay Community News, volume 14, number 39, page 4. From the entry callout
Meaning of chaplain
- noun A member of a religious body (who is often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
- noun A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.
Questions about the plural of chaplain
- What is the plural of chaplain?
- The plural of chaplain is chaplains.
- Is chaplain countable?
- Chaplain is a countable noun.
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