high priest
- a chief priest; specif., the chief priest of the ancient Jewish priesthood
- a person, esp. a man, who is a chief exponent of a philosophy, movement, etc. or an acknowledged leader in some field
See high priest in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- Judaism A chief priest, especially of the ancient Levitical priesthood. By tradition this office was restricted to men.
- Mormon Church A priest of the Melchizedek order. By tradition this office is restricted to men.
- The head or chief proponent, as of a movement or doctrine.
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