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Buddhist priest

NounPlace

Definitions

1. Buddhist priest
2. bonze
3. close-cropped hair
4. boy

This word can refer to a young boy, a Buddhist monk, or a shaved head, depending on context. It can also be used affectionately or slightly rudely when addressing or referring to a young male child.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder how a Buddhist priest would make sense of a moment like this.

Sentence 2

The priest's silhouette quietly melted into the shadow of the stone lantern.

Sentence 3

That logic sounds like a Buddhist priest's sermon — you're putting me to sleep!

Sentence 4

It warmed my heart seeing the Buddhist priest from the neighborhood greeting the kids.

Sentence 5

I found myself imagining, "Would a priest forgive something like that?"