priests

NOUN

man who is minister in roman or orthodox catholic church

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleric elder father friar lama monk preacher rector

STRONG

curate divine ecclesiastic padre pontiff vicar

WEAK

clergyperson father confessor holy man man of God man of the cloth

Example Sentences

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He’s part of a small group of exorcist influencers, Catholic priests who draw their own independent followings from the internet by promising to let the public in on the darkest workings of the devil.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

I come from a family of priests and devoted Catholics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In 1967, his black evening gown with cape radiated simplicity in form and draping even as it also referenced the attire of Catholic priests.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The lure is strong enough that Pope Leo XIV recently warned Catholic priests against using it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Preserved Maya writing was similarly devoted to propaganda, births and accessions and victories of kings, and astronomical observations of priests.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond