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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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For example, in the 1960s, American designer Geoffrey Beene, known for his minimalist design aesthetic, drew inspiration from the cassocks worn by 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

He can be seen chatting with priests at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

A survey last year by The Catholic Project at The Catholic University of America found “a clear generational shift away from liberal self-identification” among younger priests.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Hence, after Italy came almost entirely into the hands of the Church and of several republics, those priests and other citizens who were not accustomed to bearing arms began to hire foreigners.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli