Confessor: meaning, definitions and examples
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confessor
[ kษnหfษsษr ]
religious context
A confessor is a priest in the Christian tradition who hears the confessions of penitents and grants them absolution. This individual plays a crucial role in the sacramental practice of confession, which allows believers to express remorse for their sins and seek forgiveness. The confessor provides spiritual guidance and support, helping individuals to reconcile their actions with their faith. Confessors are often regarded as trusted advisors in matters of morality and spiritual well-being.
Synonyms
mentor, priest, spiritual advisor.
Examples of usage
- The confessor listened attentively to the penitent.
- After much contemplation, she decided to seek advice from her confessor.
- His confessor gave him valuable counsel during his moral crisis.
Translations
Translations of the word "confessor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น confessor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเคฐเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Beichtvater
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengaku
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะฒัะดะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ spowiednik
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่งฃ่
๐ซ๐ท confesseur
๐ช๐ธ confesor
๐น๐ท itirafรงฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูุชูุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ zpovฤdnรญk
๐ธ๐ฐ spovednรญk
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟๆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ spovednik
๐ฎ๐ธ jafnrรฉttissakari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตััััะผ ะฑะตัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแกแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etirafรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ confesor
Etymology
The term 'confessor' originates from the Latin word 'confessor', meaning 'one who confesses'. In the early Christian church, confessors were often martyrs who had been imprisoned for their faith but had not died. They were respected as people of high moral integrity and were sought for their guidance in matters of sin and repentance. Over time, the role of the confessor evolved, and it became more formalized within the sacramental framework of the church. By the Middle Ages, confessors were essential figures in the practice of penance, helping believers to navigate their spiritual lives. The influence of confessors extended beyond mere confession; they became pivotal in shaping the moral and ethical standards of the communities they served.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,639, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19636 sporadically
- 19637 beholding
- 19638 lath
- 19639 confessor
- 19640 slacks
- 19641 straightway
- 19642 practicality
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