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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 believe you will. Another doctor. Why does a detention facility need so many doctors? I don't know, but this is interesting. The highest-paid person at the camp was a priest. - Really? - Yeah, Father Lilliman. - Lilliman. - Was paid almost grand a month. Now, that is interesting. (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta