( initial capital letter ) (used as a title of respect applied or prefixed to the name of a member of the clergy or a religious order)

Reverend Timothy Cranshaw; Reverend Mother.

worthy to be revered; entitled to reverence.

pertaining to or characteristic of the clergy.

Informal . a member of the clergy.

noun

churchman , churchwoman , clergyman , clergywoman , cleric , clerical , clerk , divine , ecclesiastic , minister , parson , clergy , holy , monsignor , priest , sacred , venerable