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priest

/ˈpɹiːst/noun1 syllable

Priest means: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion.

Synonyms for priest1

noun, as in a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion

non-Christian priest

What does priest mean?2

noun

1

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion

2

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

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with priest?13

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Priest in a sentence

  • Against her will, the priest came into the room to bless the sick woman.Miktsoanit
  • If a priest were to confess politicians, he'd need twenty lives.DJ_Saidez
  • According to one legend, it gets its name from a priest.Luornu
  • Since he was dressed in black, he looked like a priest.CK
  • Despite his weak faith, the priest blessed him.mervert1
  • When they no longer have priests, the gods become very easy to conjure.Eccles17
  • On the contrary, the priests should adhere to a blameless, sober and temperate life.AlanF_US
  • Catholic priests are raping girls, too, not just boys.shekitten

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Forms of priest

as a noun

plural
priests