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priestess

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/sɐsɨɾðuˈtizɐ/sa·cer·do·ti·sa

Definition

1

A woman who officiates in sacred rites, especially in ancient or pagan religions.

Usage examples

The priestess led the ceremony at the temple.
In Greek mythology, priestesses served the gods.

Common combinations

temple priestesshigh priestessrole of the priestess