Meaning
chaplain
- a priest or minister serving a specific institution (hospital, prison, armed forces)
In a sentence
Il cappellano dell'ospedale visita i malati ogni mattina.
The hospital chaplain visits the sick every morning.
Hai parlato con il nuovo cappellano militare?
Did you speak with the new military chaplain?
Il direttore non ha ancora incontrato il cappellano della prigione.
The warden hasn't met the prison chaplain yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cappellano | masculine · singular |
| cappellani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Primarily refers to Catholic clergy serving in secular institutions like prisons or the military.