priest
(priːst )
Word forms: priests
1. countable noun B1
A priest is a member of the Christian clergy in the Catholic, Anglican, or Orthodox church.
He had trained to be a Catholic priest.
Synonyms: clergyman or woman, minister, father, divine
2. countable noun B1+
In many non-Christian religions a priest is someone who has particular duties and responsibilities in a place where people worship.
3. See also high priest
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Translations:
Chinese: 牧师
Japanese: 司祭