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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 once had my driver's license suspended. Commander, from what I understand, if this thing goes to court... they won't need a lawyer, they'll need a priest. No, they'll need a lawyer. Dawson's family's been contacted. Downey's closest living relative is Ginny Miller, his aunt. (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men