Prier: meaning, definitions and examples
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prier
[ prษชษr ]
religious practice
A prier is a person who offers prayers, typically in a religious context. They engage in the act of speaking to a deity or higher power, often in a formal setting such as a church or synagogue.
Synonyms
devotee, intercessor, prayer, supplicant.
Examples of usage
- The prier led the congregation in a heartfelt prayer.
- As a devoted prier, she dedicated her mornings to spiritual reflection.
- The community gathered, and the prier offered prayers for peace.
- In times of trouble, many turned to the prier for guidance.
- The prier's words brought comfort to those in grief.
Translations
Translations of the word "prier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rezar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฐเฅเคฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beten
๐ฎ๐ฉ doa
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะพะปะธัะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ modlitwa
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅใ (inori)
๐ซ๐ท priรจre
๐ช๐ธ oraciรณn
๐น๐ท dua
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๋ (gido)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุนุงุก (du'a)
๐จ๐ฟ modlitba
๐ธ๐ฐ modlitba
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ็ฅท (qรญdวo)
๐ธ๐ฎ molitev
๐ฎ๐ธ bรฆn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะผะฐะท (namaz)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแ (locva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dua
๐ฒ๐ฝ oraciรณn
Etymology
The term 'prier' stems from the Middle English word 'prieren', which means 'to pray' or 'to beseech'. This, in turn, originates from the Old French word 'prier', derived from Latin 'precari', which means 'to pray' or 'to entreat'. The concept of prayer has been a significant part of human culture across various religions and traditions, dating back to ancient times. The act of praying often includes rituals, specific phrases, or personal expressions directed towards a deity. As societies evolved, the role of a prier became formalized within organized religions where individuals were designated to lead prayers in community gatherings. Over centuries, this word has maintained its relevance as it embodies the core of spiritual practice and connection to the divine.