Sets up European clergy (not men) (6)

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erects

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'sets up' is the definition.
('erect' can be a synonym of 'set up')

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(Other definitions for erects that I've seen before include "Sets up or builds." , "Puts up, stand or building" , "Raises" , "Put up, builds" , "Puts up, builds" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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