The term 'Senior Churchman' refers to a high-ranking religious figure in the Christian church. This term can be broken down into two crossword solutions: 'PRELATE' (7 letters) and 'CARDINAL' (8 letters). A PRELATE is a high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or archbishop. A CARDINAL is a senior ecclesiastical leader, usually appointed by the Pope, who serves as an advisor and participates in the election of new Popes.