Dominus (Noun)
Meaning
A clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The villagers showed great respect for the dominus who led their prayers and tended to their spiritual needs.
- After the Sunday sermon, the dominus gathered the children for their weekly Bible study class.
- In those days, the dominus was a powerful figure, wielding both spiritual and secular authority.
- It was customary for the dominus to pay an annual visit to the wealthy landowner to discuss parish business.
- During his years as dominus, Reverend Smith established several charities to support the local community.