LEARNit Dictionary
priest
noun
/priːst/
UK
/priːst/
US
B1
1
B1
a person who is qualified to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Orthodox Churches
کشیش, پدر روحانی
compare
chaplain
,
clergyman
,
minister
,
vicar
2
B1
a person who performs religious ceremonies in some religions that are not Christian
موبد, روحانی, پیشوای مذهبی
a Hindu/Buddhist priest
see also
high priest