exorcist
1 synonym for exorcist, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person, often a priest, who performs exorcisms to drive out evil spirits.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin exorcista, from Greek exorkistes, "one who binds by oath."
Full origin of exorcist →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.".
