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Cleric has lost one of their buildings (7)

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I believe the answer is:

minster

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'cleric' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for minster that I've seen before include "Clergyman" , "Abbey or priory church" , "Large church (or cathedral at York)" , "Large important church" , "Large church (eg, York)" .)

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