First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
1reverend
adjective rev·er·end \ˈrev-rənd, ˈre-və-; ˈre-vərnd\
Definition of REVEREND
2
a : of or relating to the clergy b : being a member of the clergy —used as a title <the Reverend Mr. Doe> <the Reverend John Doe> <the Reverend Mrs. Jane Doe>
See reverend defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of REVEREND
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin reverendus, gerundive of revereri
Other Christian Religious Terms
2reverend
noun
: a priest or minister in the Christian church
Full Definition of REVEREND
: a member of the clergy —sometimes used in plural as a title
See reverend defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of REVEREND
1608
Related to REVEREND
Other Christian Religious Terms
REVEREND[1] Defined for Kids
reverend
adjective rev·er·end \ˈre-və-rənd, ˈrev-rənd\
Definition of REVEREND for Kids
1
: worthy of honor and respect
2
—used as a title for a member of the clergy <the Reverend John Doe> <the Reverend Jane Doe>
Learn More About REVEREND
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: reverendlyPrevious Word in the Dictionary: reverence All Words Near: reverend
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up reverend? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).