Definitions
Religious leader authorized to perform worship rites.
Word origin
From Middle English prest, preest, from Old English prēost (“priest”), from Late Latin presbyter, from Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros), from πρέσβυς (présbus, “elder, older”). Reinforced in Middle English by Old French prestre, also from Latin presbyter. Doublet of presbyter and prester.
Used in a sentence
“The priest at the Catholic church heard his confession.”
“The Shinto priest burnt incense for his ancestors.”
“The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Clergy member”6 letters
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