priest: Meaning and Definition of

priest

1. a person whose office it is to perform religious rites, and esp. to make sacrificial offerings.
2. (in Christian use)
1. a person ordained to the sacerdotal or pastoral office; a member of the clergy; minister.
2. (in hierarchical churches) a member of the clergy of the order next below that of bishop, authorized to carry out the Christian ministry.
3. a minister of any religion.

1. to ordain as a priest.