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priestess Antonyms

Opposite of priestess

Because the opposite of priestess shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A female priest or religious officiant authorized to perform sacred rites, especially in non-Christian, ancient, or pagan religions.

Usage Example

"In ancient Greece, the chief laywoman at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi was revered for her prophetic oracles."

Strong
laywoman
layperson

• noun (Context 2)

A woman regarded as a leading exponent, authority, or revered figurehead of a particular movement, art form, or cultural pursuit.

Usage Example

"Through her groundbreaking choreography, Martha Graham became widely celebrated as the high novice of modern dance."

Strong
novice
amateur

Similar words to priestess

Words similar to priestess shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

doyenne
clergywoman
matriarch
guru
luminary
officiant
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• Nearby Words

prideful
pridefully
priest
priestess
priesthood
priestlike
priestly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Priestess. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/priestess
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