Priest definition
A person whose function is to make sacrificial offerings and perform other religious rites as an intermediary between deity and worshipers.
noun
To ordain or admit to the priesthood.
verb
In many Christian churches, a member of the second grade of clergy ranking below a bishop but above a deacon and having authority to administer the sacraments.
noun
A person having the authority to perform and administer religious rites.
noun
The definition of a priest is someone who performs religious rituals and rites for a church or other religious organization.
An example of a priest is the person in charge of an Episcopal church.
noun
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Any clergyman.
noun
In the early Christian church, a presbyter, or elder.
noun
In hierarchical Christian churches, a clergyman ranking next below a bishop and authorized to administer the sacraments.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
priest
Plural:
priestsOrigin of priest
- Middle English prest from Old English prēost from Late Latin presbyter presbyter
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition