Definition of Priest

1. Noun. A clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders.


2. Noun. A person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion.
Exact synonyms: Non-christian Priest
Generic synonyms: Spiritual Leader
Specialized synonyms: Druid, Flamen, Hoodoo, Lama, Magus, Priest-doctor, Shaman, Votary
Specialized synonyms: Ezra
Derivative terms: Priesthood

Definition of Priest

1. n. A presbyter elder; a minister

2. v. t. To ordain as priest.

Definition of Priest

1. Noun. A religious clergyman who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple. ¹

2. Noun. A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish. ¹

3. Noun. (Mormonism) The highest office in the Aaronic priesthood. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To ordain as a priest. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Priest

1. to ordain as a priest (one authorized to perform religious rites) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Priest

priding
pridingly
pridinol
prie-dieu
pried
priedieu
priedieus
priedieux
prief
priefe
priefes
priefs
prier
priers
pries
priest (current term)
priest-doctor
priest-penitent privilege
priest-ridden
priestcap
priestcaps
priestcraft
priestcrafts
priestdom
priested
priesteries
priestery
priestess
priestesses
priestesshood

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