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Should the word clergymen be capitalized in an essay?

The word "clergymen" should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun or used as a title.

Here's why:

* General Nouns: "Clergymen" is a common noun referring to a group of people. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they are the first word of a sentence.

* Proper Nouns: If "clergymen" is part of a specific group's name, like "The Clergymen's Association," then it would be capitalized.

* Titles: If "clergymen" is used as a title, like "The Clergymen of the Church," then it would be capitalized.

Examples:

* Not capitalized: "The clergymen of the town gathered for a meeting."

* Capitalized: "The Clergymen's Association hosted a charity event."

* Capitalized: "The Archbishop met with the Clergymen of the diocese."

In most cases, "clergymen" will be used as a general noun and will not be capitalized.

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