Priest

/priːst/ noun

A person who is trained and authorized to lead religious services and perform sacred duties in some religions. Priests often guide people in spiritual matters.

From Old English *preost*, from Late Latin *presbyter* meaning 'elder', used for leaders in early Christian communities. Over time, it shortened and shifted to mean a specific religious role.

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