Meaning
A man whose job is to lead people in a church and help them with their faith.
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Word origin
From Old English preost, from Latin presbyter meaning an elder.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- preost
Examples
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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".
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