priest
noun
1. a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
Definition categories: person, clergyman, reverend, order
2. a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
Definition categories: person
Sentences with priest as a noun:
- The priest at the Catholic church heard his confession.
- The Shinto priest burnt incense for his ancestors.
- The Israelite priests were descended from Moses' brother Aaron.
verb
1. (transitive) To ordain as a priest.