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Priest
01
a man who is trained to perform religious ceremonies in the Christian Church
Examples
The priest blessed the newly married couple.
During Mass, the priest offered prayers for the sick.
02
a male religious leader in non-Christian faiths (e.g., Judaism, Shinto, ancient religions)
Examples
The pagan priest conducted rituals at the stone altar.
In ancient Egypt, the priest interpreted dreams as messages from the gods.
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priesthood
priestlike
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