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ecclesiastic(noun, divine, leader, cardinal, father)
5
headmaster(noun, master, principal)
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headmistress(noun, master, principal)
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master(noun, master, director)
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provost(noun, principal)
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sire(noun, master, originator, producer, author)
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boss(noun, director)
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canon(noun, clergy)
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cardinal
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chief(noun, master, director)
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commander(noun, master, director)
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diocesan(noun, divine, cardinal, clergy, priest)
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executive(noun, master, director)
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father
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guide(noun, head, leader, ship, chief)
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lead(noun, guide, head, leader, ship)
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officer(noun, master, director)
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parson(noun, divine, cardinal, clergy, father)
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prelate(noun, divine, cardinal, clergy, priest)
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primate(noun, religion, person, title, clergy)
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