Padre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɑdɹeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Padre is a noun meaning A military clergyman.
Meaning
A military clergyman.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) A Roman Catholic or Anglican priest.
Example Sentences
The Zuma and Manzo Indians of the area were in the habit of going to the missions in the Spanish provinces below the Rio Grande River to solicit the padres to come to teach and baptize them in their villages.
Word Forms
- padres
- padri
Synonyms for padre
Depending on context, synonyms include father.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include father, chaplaincy, chaplain, priest, reverend, preacher.
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