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priest

/priːst/ noun · British & US
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What does priest mean?

noun

A man who has been ordained to perform spiritual duties in a Christian church, especially in the Roman Catholic Church. A person who serves as a spiritual leader in a particular Christian denomination.

Example

"The priest performed the wedding ceremony with great dignity and respect."

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