churchman /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃmən/ noun3 •A person (originally a man) of authority in a Christian religious organization (a church).The bishop, a highly placed churchman, stated the religion's opinion. •A member or adherent of an established church, especially the Church of England.I replied, ‘I attended St. James's, St. Martin's, and St. Ann's, Soho;’—‘So,’ said he, ‘you are a churchman.’ — 1789 •(no longer used) A churchwarden. formsChurchmen · churchmen