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priest
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. priest
  2. 2. minister
  3. 3. Priest
A noun referring to a priest, particularly in the Catholic or Christian tradition. It is the standard term used when discussing clergy who perform religious ceremonies and lead a congregation. It is distinct from Buddhist priests, which use different terminology.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Father, please hear my troubles," he said, bowing his head.

Sentence 2

Wait, the priest plays guitar!? That's so unexpected!

Sentence 3

I asked a priest near the station for directions and he walked me through it carefully.

Sentence 4

Is it true that a priest denied that news?

Sentence 5

It really gets on my nerves when my colleague just casually says, "Why don't you ask the priest?"