noun
priestess
PREES-tehs
Priestess (noun) means a woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult. Example: “The high priestess led the ancient ritual at dawn.”
noun
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A woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult.
"The high priestess led the ancient ritual at dawn."
"In Greek mythology, priestesses served at the temple of Delphi."
How to use priestess
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe female counterpart of a priest — a woman with religious authority or ceremonial duties.
Common pairings
high priestess
priestess of a temple
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Word forms
- Plural
- priestesses
- Third person singular
- priestesses
- Past tense
- priestessed
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The high _____ led the ancient ritual at dawn.
Etymology
Formed from priest plus the feminine suffix -ess.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “priestess” mean?
The word “priestess” means a woman who holds religious duties and authority within a faith or cult. In plain terms, the female counterpart of a priest — a woman with religious authority or ceremonial duties.
How do you pronounce “priestess”?
“Priestess” is pronounced PREES-tehs (/ˈpristɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “priestess” in a sentence?
Here is “priestess” used in a sentence: “The high priestess led the ancient ritual at dawn.”
What part of speech is “priestess”?
“Priestess” is a noun.
