성직자의 성이나 성명 앞에 붙여 사용하는 존경의 의미를 담은 칭호
Used as a title or respectful form of address for a member of the Christian clergy.
예문:
"The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the civil rights movement."
"They invited the Reverend Sarah Jenkins to speak at the graduation ceremony."
공경받아 마땅한 성격을 지녔거나 종교적으로 거룩하고 숭고한
Worthy of being revered or respected; characterized by holiness or solemnity.
예문:
"The ancient chapel was filled with a reverend silence."
"She dedicated her life to the reverend traditions of her ancestors."
목사나 신부와 같은 성직자를 일컫는 말
An informal or common term referring to a member of the clergy.
예문:
"A local reverend performed the wedding ceremony last Saturday."
"The council of reverends met to discuss the community outreach program."