preacher

[ pree-cher ]

noun

1. a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.
2. a person who preaches.
3. Friar Preacher.

Preacher

¹

/ ˈpriːtʃə /

noun

1. the Preacher
   Bible the author of Ecclesiastes or the book of Ecclesiastes

preacher

²

/ ˈpriːtʃə /

noun

1. a person who has the calling and function of preaching the Christian Gospel, esp a Protestant clergyman
2. a person who preaches

Word History and Origins

Origin of preacher¹

1175–1225; Middle English precho ( u ) r < Old French prech ( e ) or, earlier preëch ( e ) or < Late Latin praedicātor. See preach, -or ²

Example Sentences

Smyth was a prominent barrister as well as a lay preacher - a member of the congregation who delivers sermons but is not ordained - who ran summer camps for young Christians.

From BBC

Lawyers for the girl’s father and the Islamist preacher will argue that though they publicly condemned Mr Paty, they never called for his murder.

From BBC

But Garfield, aided by his earnestness — and Britishness — more often comes across as a seeker, not a preacher.

From Los Angeles Times

It is the seat of Hood County, where rodeos and “cowboy tourism” are popular and preachers conflate Bible parables and politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Fried chicken, she added, was her family’s go-to dish to make when the preacher came to visit.

From Salon

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