Dominie (Noun)
Meaning
A clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dominie stood at the pulpit, surveying his congregation with a stern expression.
- As the village's only dominie, Reverend Brown was responsible for conducting all the local weddings and funerals.
- The dominie's wife was known for her kindness and generosity, often visiting the sick and the poor in the community.
- After completing his theological studies, young James was ordained as a dominie and assigned to a small parish in the countryside.
- The villagers looked up to their dominie as a spiritual leader and a source of guidance in times of trouble.