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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

  • (..) Andrew! My godson Andrew Hagen. My brother Tom's eldest boy. He's been assistant to Bishop Breelan for three years. - Hopes to be assigned to the Vatican. - Rome needs fine young priests. His mother Theresa Hagen, Bishop Gilday. Honoured to meet you. Mr. Corleone. Hi. Grace Hamilton. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III