exorcist
nounmasculine/feminine/ɨzɔɾˈsiʃtɐ/low
e·xor·cis·ta
Definition
A person who performs exorcisms; a priest or specialist who practices rituals to drive out demons or evil spirits.
The priest was called to act as an exorcist.
The film depicts an exorcist's struggle against an evil entity.
Common collocations
Catholic exorcistpriest exorcistexorcist's ritual
Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico 'exorcista', do grego 'exorkistés'.