B1nounsociety
US/priːst/
UK/priːst/
a person trained to perform religious ceremonies, especially in the Christian church
In context
The priest welcomed everyone at the door before the Christmas service.
Her uncle studied for many years to become a Catholic priest.
The couple asked a priest to bless their new home.
Words that go with priest
noun + noun
- parish priestThe parish priest knows every family in the village.
adjective + noun
- Catholic priestHe was a Catholic priest in Hue for thirty years.
- high priestIn ancient Egypt, the high priest was a very powerful person.
- local priestThe local priest helped organize food for families after the flood.
verb + noun
- become a priestHe gave up his business career to become a priest.
- ordained a priestHe was ordained a priest at the age of twenty-six.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The priest at the pagoda gave us some vegetarian food.Correct: The monk at the pagoda gave us some vegetarian food.