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   priest

   /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"
   • ▪ a person who performs religious ceremonies and duties in a non-Christian religion: "the plays were performed within the sacred area of Dionysus, in the presence of his priest"
   • 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"

   Word Origin Old Englishprēost, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch priester, German Priester, based on ecclesiastical Latin presbyter ‘elder’ (see presbyter).

   Derivatives

   • 1. priestless adjective
   • 2. priestlike adjective
   • 3. priestling noun

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PriestPriest - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › priestPriest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PRIEST is someone who is authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God; specifically : an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyperson ranking below a bishop and above a deacon.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › priest-ChristianityPriest | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 1, 2024 · Priest, in some Christian churches, an officer or minister who is intermediate between a bishop and a deacon. With the spread of Christianity, the parish priest became the principal celebrant of the Eucharist.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › priesthoodPriesthood | Definition, Types, Significance, & Facts |...

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   priesthood, the office of a priest, a ritual expert learned in a special knowledge of the technique of worship and accepted as a religious and spiritual leader.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRIEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PRIEST definition: 1. a person, usually a man, who has been trained to perform religious duties in the Christian…. Learn more.

7. clarifyingcatholicism.org › articles › who-is-a-priestWho is a Priest? - Clarifying Catholicism

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   Mar 22, 2021 · Catholic priests are a distinct sign of contradiction in our world today. The priest who wears a clerical collar sticks out in the crowd. But what distinguishes a priest from a layperson? Priests serve many roles in the Church.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › priestPriest Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PRIEST meaning: a person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions