preacher

The word “preacher” means someone, especially a member of the clergy, who delivers religious sermons. In plain terms, a person, usually a religious minister, whose job is to give sermons and religious guidance.

“Preacher” is pronounced PREET-shuh (/ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “preacher” used in a sentence: “The preacher's sermon moved the whole congregation to tears.”

“Preacher” is a noun.

The word “preacher” comes from Latin. From Middle English "prechour," from Old French "preecheor," ultimately from Latin "praedicator" ("one who proclaims publicly").

“Preacher” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

A preacher is someone, especially a member of the clergy, who delivers religious sermons, while a pastor typically holds a formal leadership role over a specific congregation, including duties beyond preaching such as pastoral care. All pastors may preach, but not everyone who preaches holds the title of pastor.

Preacher most commonly refers to someone who delivers religious sermons, especially clergy. In casual or figurative use, the word can extend to anyone who moralizes or lectures others insistently, though its core meaning stays tied to religious preaching.

A preacher's defining role is delivering sermons, while a priest often holds broader sacramental and ceremonial duties within a specific religious tradition, such as leading rites or serving a parish. A priest may also preach, but the title 'preacher' emphasizes the act of sermon-giving specifically.