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exorcist

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Noun — A person, often a priest, who performs exorcisms to drive out evil spirits.

Etymology

From Latin exorcista, from Greek exorkistes, "one who binds by oath."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exorcist” mean?

The word “exorcist” means a person, often a priest, who performs exorcisms to drive out evil spirits. In plain terms, someone whose job or role is to perform exorcisms.

How do you pronounce “exorcist”?

“Exorcist” is pronounced EHK-saw-sihst (/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “exorcist” in a sentence?

Here is “exorcist” used in a sentence: “The family called in an exorcist after strange things kept happening in the house.”

What part of speech is “exorcist”?

“Exorcist” is a noun.

Where does the word “exorcist” come from?

The word “exorcist” comes from Latin. From Latin exorcista, from Greek exorkistes, "one who binds by oath.".

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