prêtre

Definitions of prêtre
  1. noun
    a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
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    types:
    chaman
    in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination
    sorcier
    a Native American shaman
    type of:
    leader spireatuel, mentor
    a leader in religious or sacred affairs
  2. noun
    a church official
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    types:
    sacristain
    an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
    type of:
    employé, employé de bureau
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
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