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friar
noun as in abbot
noun as in monk
noun as in priest
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A theologian who later became a Dominican friar, he revolutionised Church teachings with his 1971 book Theology of Liberation.
From BBC
A friar who knew of his struggle encouraged him to start dating a woman, but it didn’t feel natural.
From BBC
Junípero Serra, the controversial Franciscan friar who established the mission system in California, was also on the list.
From Los Angeles Times
“It was a wonderful meditation on what is going on inside,” he said, stepping onto the street in his friar robe.
From New York Times
The church is run by an Italian order of Franciscan friars.
From Seattle Times
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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