priestess
/ˈpriːstes/noun
उच्चारण प्रीस्टेस
पुजारिन, पुरोहितिन
Core word
noun
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[C]
a woman who performs religious ceremonies and duties in some religions
पुजारिन, पुरोहितिन
- a priestess of the ancient Greek goddess Athena
- The temple was looked after by a priestess.
- The priestess lit the lamp and began the ceremony.
+ 2 more examples
- In the old story, a priestess guarded the sacred fire.
- Villagers gathered around the priestess to hear her blessing.
¶Idioms 1
the high priestess of sth
a woman who is thought to be the most important or best-known person in a particular field
(किसी क्षेत्र की) सबसे प्रमुख या प्रसिद्ध महिला
- She was called the high priestess of Indian classical dance.