preacher

American  

[pree-cher] / ˈpri tʃər /

noun

1. a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.

2. a person who preaches.

3. Friar Preacher.

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preacher ¹ British  

/ ˈpriːtʃə /

noun

1. a person who has the calling and function of preaching the Christian Gospel, esp a Protestant clergyman

2. a person who preaches

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Preacher ² British  

/ ˈpriːtʃə /

noun

1. Bible the author of Ecclesiastes or the book of Ecclesiastes

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Etymology

Origin of preacher

1175–1225; Middle English precho ( u ) r < Old French prech ( e ) or, earlier preëch ( e ) or < Late Latin praedicātor. See preach, -or ²

Example Sentences

There is frustration at NSW Police, who have for years been warned by the Muslim community of hate preachers poaching their young men.

From BBC

This included new powers to target extremist preachers and to refuse or cancel visas for those who spread "hate and division".

From Barron's

She was a celebrity, a brilliant performer, an inspiring preacher with a nationwide flock devoted to her writings and radio programs.

From Los Angeles Times

A street preacher in Brandon, Miss., Mr. Olivier was fined $304 for violating an ordinance restricting protests near a city amphitheater.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dinnertime was important for our family, especially on Sundays, when the preacher and his wife often came over.

From Literature

Related Words

• clergy
• cleric
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• missionary