Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/pɾeðikaˈðoɾ/

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Translation

preacher

Word origin

From Latin praedicator, from praedicare ('to proclaim, to preach'), from prae ('before') plus dicare ('to declare'). The same root gives English 'preach' and 'predicate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
praedicator
English cognates
preach, predicate

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpredicadores

Examples

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The preacher spoke for almost an hour.

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A famous preacher visited our town.

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The preacher asked for silence before starting.

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Do you know the preacher from that church?

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The preacher told a story about forgiveness.

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This word is part of lesson 91.