chaplain
- A clergy member who is attached to a private chapel, institution, ship, branch of the armed forces, etc., and is responsible for providing religious services and guidance. nounThe hospital chaplain visited the patients to offer comfort and spiritual support.During his time in the army, he often sought advice from the chaplain.
- A person who conducts religious services and provides pastoral care in a secular institution, such as a university, prison, or hospital. nounThe university chaplain organized weekly interfaith dialogues for students.As a prison chaplain, she provided counseling to inmates of all faiths.