sacerdōs — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clergyman noun A man who is an ordained member of the clergy, such as a priest or minister.
- cleric noun A member of the clergy, such as a priest, imam, or 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
sacerdōs is used for these senses in English:
- clergyman A male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.
- cleric A member of a clergy.
- 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.
cleric — full definition
- noun A member of the clergy, such as a priest, imam, or minister.
- adj Relating to the clergy.