high priestess

American

[hahy pree-stis] / ˈhaɪ ˈpri stɪs /

Also high-priestess

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of high priestess

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

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Ignatiou has been involved with the ceremony for 36 years, as priestess, high priestess, assistant and then head choreographer since 2008.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

“This is Siena at night. The mystery of history, present tense energy,” the high priestess of punk-poetry captioned her pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 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

In Egypt, April got ready to be the high priestess again because she had practiced just what she was going to say.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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