Priest Definition

prēst
priests
noun
priests
A person whose function is to make sacrificial offerings and perform other religious rites as an intermediary between deity and worshipers.
Webster's New World
In hierarchical Christian churches, a clergyman ranking next below a bishop and authorized to administer the sacraments.
Webster's New World
In the early Christian church, a presbyter, or elder.
Webster's New World
Any clergyman.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To ordain or admit to the priesthood.
American Heritage
pronoun

A surname​.

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Other Word Forms of Priest

Noun

Singular:
priest
Plural:
priests

Origin of Priest

  • Middle English prest from Old English prēost from Late Latin presbyter presbyter

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Priest Sentence Examples

  • After some readings and a hymn, the priest moved to the pulpit.

  • A priest can administer this sacrament.

  • And he wasn't a priest, yet.

  • This aunt I never met... or maybe I did but don't know it... she thinks I'm like practically a priest and she wants me to do all this stuff at the memorial service, for our side of the family!

  • The service ended in 40 minutes with the priest extending an invitation for friends to return to Mrs. Byrne's home.

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