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preacher

/ˈpriːtʃɚ/
preach · er
Plural:preachers
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Adjective:preacherly
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1

A person who delivers sermons or religious addresses to an assembled congregation, especially an ordained Protestant minister or pastor.

Example

"The visiting preacher delivered an inspiring sermon about compassion and community service."

2

A person who earnestly advocates, promotes, or lectures others about a particular moral principle, policy, or way of life.

Example

"He became a tireless preacher of environmental conservation throughout his academic career."

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prayerfully
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preadmission

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French precheor, which derives from Late Latin praedicator ('public crier, one who proclaims'), from the verb praedicare ('to proclaim publicly').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preacher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preacher
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