purohit
/ˈpʊərəhɪt/noun
उच्चारण पुअरहिट
पुरोहित
Core word
noun
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[C]
a Hindu priest who performs rituals and ceremonies, especially for a family or community
पुरोहित
- The purohit chose an auspicious date for the wedding.
- Our family purohit conducted the housewarming puja.
- The purohit recited mantras during the wedding.
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- Our purohit visits the house on every festival.
- The family consulted the purohit about the naming ceremony.
Synonyms priest
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[C] historical
in the past, a priest who served a king or ruler as an adviser
पुरोहित (राजदरबार का धर्मगुरु और सलाहकार)
- The king asked his purohit for advice before the battle.
- Vasishtha was the purohit of the royal family.
- The purohit advised the king on matters of ritual.
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- In the story, the royal purohit warns the king of danger.
- A wise purohit served three generations of rulers.
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purohits noun