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priests

 

[ priːsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A priest is a person who has the authority to perform religious ceremonies and lead worship services.

Synonyms

clergyman, cleric, minister

Examples of usage

  • He was ordained as a Catholic priest.
  • The priest blessed the newlyweds.
  • She sought advice from the local priest.
Context #2 | Noun

Christianity

In Christianity, a priest is a religious leader authorized to perform sacred rituals, administer sacraments, and provide spiritual guidance to the community.

Synonyms

parson, pastor, reverend

Examples of usage

  • The priest presided over the Mass.
  • The priest administered the last rites.
  • The priest offered prayers for the congregation.

Translations

Translations of the word "priests" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sacerdotes

🇮🇳 पुजारी

🇩🇪 Priester

🇮🇩 pendeta

🇺🇦 священики

🇵🇱 księża

🇯🇵 司祭

🇫🇷 prêtres

🇪🇸 sacerdotes

🇹🇷 rahipler

🇰🇷 사제

🇸🇦 كهنة

🇨🇿 kněží

🇸🇰 kňazi

🇨🇳 牧师

🇸🇮 duhovniki

🇮🇸 prestar

🇰🇿 дін қызметкерлері

🇬🇪 მღვდლები

🇦🇿 kahinlər

🇲🇽 sacerdotes

Etymology

The word 'priest' originated from the Old English word 'preost', which itself came from the Latin word 'presbyter' meaning elder or senior. The concept of priests as religious leaders dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, where they played a central role in religious ceremonies and rituals.

See also: priest, priesthood, priestly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,269, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.