priest in English: A man whose job is to lead people in a church and help them with their faith. (noun)

Translation

A man whose job is to lead people in a church and help them with their faith.

Word origin

From Old English preost, from Latin presbyter meaning an elder.

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A "priest" leads the service in a church.

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A priest can carry out a wedding.

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We say "become a priest", not "make a priest".

church

A building where Christians meet to pray and worship God.

god

A being that people pray to and believe has great power over the world.

pray

To speak to a god, often to ask for help or to give thanks.

father

A man who has a child; a male parent.

holy

Connected with God or with religion, and treated with great respect.

bishop

An important church leader who looks after all the churches in an area.

catholic

Belonging to the Roman Catholic Church, the Christian church led by the Pope. Usually written with a capital C.

monk

A religious man who lives apart from the world, usually with other monks.

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