The priest
Example: The priest led the ceremony in the old church.
Definition
"The priest" refers to a religious leader authorized to perform sacred rituals, lead worship services, and provide spiritual guidance within a community or church. In history, the priest often played a central role in ceremonies, such as leading the ceremony in the old church.
Etymology
The term "the priest" originates from the Old English word 'prēost,' which itself comes from the Latin 'presbyter,' meaning elder or senior. Did you know? The word evolved to specifically denote a religious figure responsible for conducting rites and maintaining spiritual duties.
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"The priest" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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