priests

NOUN

man who is minister in roman or orthodox catholic church

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleric elder father friar lama monk preacher rector

STRONG

curate divine ecclesiastic padre pontiff vicar

WEAK

clergyperson father confessor holy man man of God man of the cloth

Example Sentences

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After stealing the priest’s Bible and fabricating a letter to clear his name, Eli stands ominously over the dead body — an angelic glow bursting behind him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

In a statement, the Diocese of Plasencia - which the priest's church belongs to - said it was "waiting for the facts to be clarified" and for the investigation to continue.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

A priest’s daughter enters a cooking tournament, but social obstacles complicate her inevitable rise to the top.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

The only items missing were the priest’s accordion and chalice.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2023

It was he who had entered the Mexica priest’s dream to explain where to found Tenochtitlan.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann