prêtresse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clergyperson noun A cleric; especially, an ordained (male or female) Christian minister.
- priest noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
- priestess noun A woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult.
Senses
prêtresse is used for these senses in English:
- clergyperson A cleric; especially, an ordained (male or female) Christian minister.
- priest A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
- priestess A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.
priest — full definition
- noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
- verb To ordain someone as a priest.