Ecclesiastic figure (8)
I believe the answer is:
cardinal
This might be a double definition.
'ecclesiastic' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
'figure' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cardinal that I've seen before include "High-ranking official of the Roman Catholic church" , "Primary - colour" , "Essential - churchman - songbird" , "of prime importance" , "Word to describe one or two" .)