Meaning & use
priest
A person, especially in certain Christian churches, authorized to perform religious rites and lead worship.
See it in a sentence
The priest blessed the newlyweds at the end of the wedding ceremony.
A young priest was assigned to the small parish after the older one retired.
A note on using this word
Priest is used specifically in traditions like Catholicism, Anglicanism, and Orthodoxy, while other Christian denominations often use pastor or minister.
Words with a similar meaning
clergymanminister
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