priest

US /priːst/
UK /priːst/
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1.

a person who performs religious ceremonies and duties in a non-Christian religion

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The Buddhist priest chanted prayers at the temple.
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An ancient Egyptian priest performed rituals for the pharaoh.
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2.

an ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church, authorized to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments

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The Catholic priest celebrated Mass every Sunday.
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She confessed her sins to the priest.
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