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prophetess

 

[ ˈprɒfɪtɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious prophecy

A prophetess is a woman who is believed to have the ability to receive messages from a divine source about the future or the will of the gods. In various religious traditions, prophetesses play a significant role in guiding and advising believers based on their insights and visions. They are often seen as spiritual leaders and conduits of divine wisdom.

Synonyms

clairvoyant, oracle, seer, sibyl

Examples of usage

  • She was revered as a prophetess by her followers.
  • The prophetess foretold a great calamity that would befall the kingdom.
  • The prophetess's visions provided hope and guidance to the community.
  • The prophetess's words carried weight among the faithful.
  • The prophetess's prophecies were considered accurate and trustworthy.

Translations

Translations of the word "prophetess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 profetisa

🇮🇳 नबिया

🇩🇪 Prophetin

🇮🇩 nabi perempuan

🇺🇦 пророчиця

🇵🇱 prorokini

🇯🇵 女預言者 (onnayogen-sha)

🇫🇷 prophétesse

🇪🇸 profetisa

🇹🇷 kadın peygamber

🇰🇷 여예언자 (yeoyeonja)

🇸🇦 نبيّة (nabiyya)

🇨🇿 prorokyně

🇸🇰 prorokyňa

🇨🇳 女先知 (nǚ xiānzhī)

🇸🇮 preročica

🇮🇸 spákona

🇰🇿 пайғамбар әйел (paighambar áyel)

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველი ქალი (ts'inasts'armet'q'veli kali)

🇦🇿 peyğəmbər qadın

🇲🇽 profetisa

Etymology

The term 'prophetess' has its roots in ancient Greece, where women such as the Pythia of Delphi were revered for their oracular abilities. In biblical texts, prophetesses like Deborah and Miriam are portrayed as powerful figures who communicated God's messages to the people. Throughout history, prophetesses have been instrumental in shaping religious beliefs and practices through their visions and prophecies.

See also: prophetic.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,895, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.