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priestess in Greek

priestess in Greek is ιέρεια, ιέρισσα, παπαδιά — priestess means a woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult.

priestess in Greek

ιέρεια
noun
Pronounced: iereia
A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.
ιέρισσα
noun
Pronounced: ierissa
A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.
παπαδιά
noun
Pronounced: papadia
(colloquial, obsolete) A priest’s wife.

What does "priestess" mean?

  1. noun A woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult.
    "The high priestess led the ancient ritual at dawn."
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priestess in a sentence

  • The high priestess led the ancient ritual at dawn.
  • In Greek mythology, priestesses served at the temple of Delphi.

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What is "priestess" in Greek?

"priestess" in Greek is ιέρεια, ιέρισσα, παπαδιά. priestess means: A woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult.

How do you pronounce ιέρεια?

"priestess" in Greek is ιέρεια, pronounced "iereia".

How do you use "priestess" in a sentence?

Example: "The high priestess led the ancient ritual at dawn." In Greek, "priestess" is ιέρεια, ιέρισσα, παπαδιά.

Are there other ways to say "priestess" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "priestess": ιέρεια, ιέρισσα, παπαδιά.

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