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- Dictionarypriest/priːst/
noun
- 1. an ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church, authorized to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments: "the priest celebrated mass at a small altar off the north transept"
- 2. a mallet used to kill fish caught when angling.
verb
- 1. ordain to the priesthood: formal "he was made deacon in 1990 and priested in 1994"
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A priest is someone who is authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and phrases of priest from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
A priest is a person who performs religious duties in some Christian churches, especially the Roman Catholic Church, or in other religions. Learn how to say priest in different languages and see examples of its usage.
A priest is a religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities.
noun. a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and especially to make sacrificial offerings. (in Christian use) a person ordained to the sacerdotal or pastoral office; a member of the clergy; minister.
priest. noun. /priːst/. /priːst/. a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches. a parish priest. the ordination of women priests. The candles had been blessed by a priest. the priest who was celebrating Mass.
A priest is a member of the Christian clergy or a minister of any religion. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of priest in different contexts.
A priest is a person who performs religious rites or acts as a mediator between God and man in Christianity. Learn the origin, synonyms, translations and usage of the word priest from various sources.
