priester

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Etymology

From Dutch priester, from Middle Dutch priester, from Latin presbyter, from Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros).

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Noun

priester (plural priesters)

  1. priest

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch priester, from Latin presbyter, from Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros). Cognate to English priest and German Priester.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpris.tər/, /ˈpri.stər/
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  • Hyphenation: pries‧ter
  • Rhymes: -istər

Noun

priester m (plural priesters or priesteren, diminutive priestertje n, feminine priesteres or priesterin)

  1. (religion) male priest, clergyman, religious officiant

Usage notes

The plural priesteren and the feminine form priesterin are archaic.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: priester

Further reading

  • “priester” in Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal – Officiële Spelling, Nederlandse Taalunie.
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