Meaning & use
preacher
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a person who delivers religious sermons, especially in a Christian church
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The preacher spoke about forgiveness during Sunday's service.
He grew up listening to traveling preachers who visited small towns.
A note on using this word
Can also be used loosely and informally for anyone who insistently promotes a particular viewpoint, as in 'don't preach at me.'
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