Priest (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Non-Christian Priest

Hyponyms

• Priest-doctor

Related Words

• Priesthood (noun)

Meaning ²

A clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Man Of The Cloth
• Order
• Reverend

Hyponyms

• Prelate
• Hierarch
• Primate
• Padre
• High Priest

Related Words

• Priestly (adjective)
• Priesthood (noun)