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PRIEST Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word priest. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word priest. (close relations)
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chaplain
nounn
noun

• a clergyman ministering to some institution

clergy
nounn
noun

• in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

clergyman
nounn
noun

• a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

cleric
nounn
noun

• a clergyman or other person in religious orders

minister
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person authorized to conduct religious worship

• a person appointed to a high office in the government

• a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador

• the job of a head of a government department

verb

• attend to the wants and needs of others

• work as a minister

parson
nounn
noun

• a person authorized to conduct religious worship

pastor
verb, nounv, n
noun

• only the rose-colored starlings; in some classifications considered a separate genus

• a person authorized to conduct religious worship

reverend
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a title of respect for a clergyman

• a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

adjective satellite

• worthy of adoration or reverence

vicar
nounn
noun

• a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

• (Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel

• (Church of England) a clergyman appointed to act as priest of a parish

non-christian priest
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For PRIEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for priest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
clergyman reverend archbishop bishop cardinal chaplain cleric curate ecclesiastic friar minister monsignor order parson pastor pope prelate vicar
Phrases (3)
holy orderman of the clothspiritual leader
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