prophet
prophet Lexical Profile
prophet Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God or a deity.
"Ancient texts record the teachings of the prophet who called upon the people to reform their ways."
A person who predicts or foretells future events.
"The economist was hailed as a modern prophet after accurately predicting the market crash years in advance."
An ardent spokesperson, visionary advocate, or founder of a new movement, cause, or theory.
"She was celebrated as an early prophet of environmental conservation long before sustainability became mainstream."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'prophet' (a spiritual teacher or foreteller of the future) with its homophone 'profit' (financial gain or benefit).
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'prophete', via Latin 'propheta', from Ancient Greek 'prophetes' meaning 'an interpreter or spokesman', formed from 'pro-' (before, forth) and 'phanai' (to speak).
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