Priest definition

A person whose function is to make sacrificial offerings and perform other religious rites as an intermediary between deity and worshipers.

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.

A person having the authority to perform and administer religious rites.

To ordain or admit to the priesthood.

The definition of a priest is someone who performs religious rituals and rites for a church or other religious organization.

Any clergyman.

In the early Christian church, a presbyter, or elder.

In hierarchical Christian churches, a clergyman ranking next below a bishop and authorized to administer the sacraments.