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priest

Definition

  • noun: a person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions
  • noun: one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God
  • synonyms: minister, presbyter, hierophant

Examples

  • He was ordained as a Roman Catholic 'priest'.

  • the 'high priest of' horror fiction

  • the 'high priest of' psychotherapy

Movie quotes

  • (..) I tried joining. Didn't work out for me. Clegane, we're here for a reason. The Lord of Light is keeping Beric alive for a reason. He gave a failed, drunk priest the power to bring him back for a reason. We are part of something larger than ourselves. Lots of horrible shit (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: No One Season: 6 Episode 8