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high priestess

American  
[hahy pree-stis] / ˈhaɪ ˈpri stɪs /
Also high-priestess

noun

  1. the female leader of a tribe, religion, or movement; a female high priest.


Etymology

Origin of high priestess

First recorded in 1640–50

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Tranter, 43, spent just one session with Rapp, Gen Z’s new high priestess, as she charted a course away from TV and musical theater and into confessional pop, making her debut album, “Snow Angel.”

From Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2024

For example, at Ur, the daughter of the reigning lugal always served as the high priestess of the moon god Sin, the chief deity at Ur.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

Wiccan high priestess Pat Devin was brought in during the scriptwriting process, adding authentic Wiccan ritual and language.

From Washington Post Mar. 10, 2023

Singer Boy George tweeted: "RIP April Ashley! A force of nature and transgender high priestess!"

From BBC Dec. 29, 2021

And, naturally, she was all set to be the high priestess.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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