Confessor: meaning, definitions and examples

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confessor

 

[ kษ™nหˆfษ›sษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confessor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beichtvater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengaku

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spowiednik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘Š่งฃ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confesseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confesor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itirafรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฐฑ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนู’ุชูŽุฑูู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpovฤ›dnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spovednรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟๆ‚”่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spovednik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jafnrรฉttissakari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัˆั–ั€ั–ะผ ะฑะตั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etirafรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.