English Dictionary

chaplain

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈt͡ʃæp.lɪn/

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

特定の施設や組織（例：病院、軍隊、学校など）に所属し、そこで精神的・宗教的な支援や牧会活動を行う聖職者。 / 必ずしも常勤ではないが、宗教団体によって正式に任命され、集団や個人に対して宗教的な慰めや指導を提供する役割を持つ者。

The hospital chaplain sat quietly at the bedside, offering comfort to the family.

病院のチャプレンは静かに病床に座り、家族に寄り添って慰めを与えた。

意味（1）

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.

The Railway Mission's regionally based chaplains perform the role of impartial 'friend' to anyone working on the railway, regardless of their faith.

意味（2）

A person without religious affiliation who carries out similar duties in a secular context.

chaplains （ plural ）