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exorcist
EHK-saw-sihst
Exorcist (noun) means a person, often a priest, who performs exorcisms to drive out evil spirits. Example: “The family called in an exorcist after strange things kept happening in the house.”
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A person, often a priest, who performs exorcisms to drive out evil spirits.
"The family called in an exorcist after strange things kept happening in the house."
How to use exorcist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or role is to perform exorcisms.
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- Plural
- exorcists
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Etymology
From Latin exorcista, from Greek exorkistes, "one who binds by oath."
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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.".
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