Priest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹiːst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Priest is a noun meaning A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
Meaning
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
More Meanings
- A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish.
- (Mormonism) The highest office in the Aaronic priesthood.
- (transitive) To ordain as a priest.
Example Sentences
The Shinto priest burnt incense for his ancestors.
The priest at the Catholic church heard his confession.
The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron.
They flop and struggle, but she unhooks them swiftly, stunning them with a small brass priest.
Word Forms
- priests
- priesting
- priested
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reverend, clergyman, chaplain, padre, minister, deacon.
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