Priests: meaning, definitions and examples
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priests
[ priːsts ]
religious
A priest is a person who has the authority to perform religious ceremonies and lead worship services.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was ordained as a Catholic priest.
- The priest blessed the newlyweds.
- She sought advice from the local priest.
Christianity
In Christianity, a priest is a religious leader authorized to perform sacred rituals, administer sacraments, and provide spiritual guidance to the community.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.