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priests

/ˈpɹiːsts/

Meanings
noun
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple

Examples :

"The priests led the morning prayers at the church. "
religion person theology ritual job

Related Words

Illustration fisherman

fisherman noun

/ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/

A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:

"The fisherman cast his line into the lake. "

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration clergyman

clergyman noun

/ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝdʒimən/

An ordained (male) Christian minister, a male member of the clergy.

"The clergyman delivered a sermon at the church every Sunday. "

Illustration clergywoman

clergywoman noun

/ˈklɜːrdʒiwʊmən/ /ˈklɜːrdʒiˌwʊmən/

An ordained (female) Christian minister; a female member of the clergy.

"The clergywoman gave a thoughtful sermon about compassion and understanding in the community. "

Illustration dispatched

dispatched verb

/dɪˈspætʃt/ /dɪˈspætʃɪt/

To send (a shipment) with promptness.

"The bakery dispatched the wedding cake this morning to ensure it arrived fresh for the reception. "

Illustration priesthood

priesthood noun

/ˈpɹistˌhʊd/

The role or office of a priest.

"The priesthood requires years of study and dedication. "

Illustration sacrifices

sacrifices noun

/ˈsækɹɪfaɪsɪz/

The offering of anything to a god; a consecratory rite.

"In some ancient cultures, animal sacrifices were made to the gods to ensure a good harvest. "

Illustration stunning

stunning verb

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

"Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

Illustration sacrament

sacrament noun

/ˈsækɹəmənt/

A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace."

"The wedding was a beautiful sacrament, signifying the couple's commitment to each other. "

Illustration services

services noun

/ˈsɜːvɪsɪz/ /ˈsɝvɪsɪz/

An act of being of assistance to someone.

"I say I did him a service by ending our relationship – now he can freely pursue his career."

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."