priestess

/'pri:stis/

Thân thiện

The priestess lights a candle on the altar.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A female priest: A woman who holds a religious office and performs sacred rituals, ceremonies, and duties within a religious tradition.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The high priestess led the ceremony at the ancient temple.
  • In some traditions, a priestess serves as a spiritual leader and counselor.

Advanced Usage

• "Vestal Virgin": In ancient Rome, a priestess of the goddess Vesta, sworn to chastity and charged with maintaining the sacred fire.
  • The Vestal Virgins were among the most respected priestesses in Roman society.

Variants and Related Words

• Priest (n): A person, typically male, authorized to perform religious rites.
  • The priest and priestess conducted the ritual together.
• Priesthood (n): The office or position of a priest or priestess.
  • She was initiated into the priesthood after years of study.

Synonyms

• Clergywoman: A female member of the clergy.
• Minister (in some contexts): A person authorized to conduct religious worship.

Related Phrases

• High priestess: The chief or most important priestess in a group or tradition.
  • The high priestess was the final authority on religious law.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman priest