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Meaning of priest

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

priest

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹiːst//ˈpɹiːst/

noun

Definitions

  1. A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple

    Example: The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron.

  2. A blunt tool, used for quickly stunning and killing fish

  3. The highest office in the Aaronic priesthood

verb

Definitions

  1. To ordain as a priest.