Meaning of the word priestess in English

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priestess

US /ˌpriːˈstes/
UK /ˌpriːˈstes/

Noun

a female priest in a non-Christian religion

Example:
The ancient temple was served by a powerful priestess.
She was chosen to be the chief priestess of the goddess.