Preacher: meaning, definitions and examples

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preacher

 

[ หˆpriห.tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A preacher is a person who delivers sermons or religious talks to a group of people, typically in a church setting. Preachers are often seen as spiritual leaders and are responsible for interpreting and sharing religious teachings.

Synonyms

clergyman, minister, pastor

Examples of usage

  • The preacher delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
  • The preacher inspired the congregation with his words of hope and love.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal usage, a preacher can refer to someone who passionately promotes or advocates for a particular belief, cause, or idea. This can be in a non-religious context.

Synonyms

advocate, evangelist, promoter

Examples of usage

  • She's a preacher for environmental conservation, always encouraging others to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • He's a preacher of healthy living, promoting exercise and balanced diets.

Translations

Translations of the word "preacher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pregador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคฆเฅ‡เคถเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prediger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengkhotbah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฟะพะฒั–ะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaznodzieja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชฌๆ•™่€… (ใ›ใฃใใ‚‡ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉdicateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ predicador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ค๊ต์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุนุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kazatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kazateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ๆ•™ๅฃซ (chuรกnjiร oshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pridigar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ predikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะฐา“ั‹ะทัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฅแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ predicador

Etymology

The word 'preacher' originated from the Old French word 'prechier', which means 'to preach'. The concept of preaching has been a fundamental aspect of many religions and belief systems throughout history, with preachers playing a crucial role in spreading spiritual teachings and guiding communities. Over time, the term 'preacher' has evolved to also encompass individuals who advocate for various causes and beliefs outside of religious contexts.

See also: preach, preachy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,386 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.