Idiom: Voice In The Wilderness
Meanings
From the Biblical accounts of John the Baptist, as in the Gospel of Mark, 1:2–4: "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. John did baptize in the wilderness." (King James Version)
How to pronounce "voice in the wilderness":
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A person, publication, or other source of assertions that expresses an opinion, doctrine, or point of view which is ignored or rejected by almost all others; the actual utterance of an unpopular opinion, doctrine, or point of view.
An influential religious personage, especially one who makes prophetic utterances.
Example Sentences
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In a crowd of people advocating for compromise, she was the only voice in the wilderness demanding complete reform.
2
Despite facing opposition from other scientists, he continued to be a voice in the wilderness, warning about the long-term effects of climate change.
3
The politician's unpopular stance on the issue made her a voice in the wilderness within her own party.
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As the only vegetarian in his family, he often felt like a voice in the wilderness during holiday gatherings.
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In a society obsessed with material possessions, he was a voice in the wilderness preaching the importance of spiritual fulfillment.
