non-Christian priest

non-Christian priest
noun
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion
Syn: ↑priest
Derivationally related forms: ↑priesthood (for: ↑priest)
Hypernyms: ↑spiritual leader
Hyponyms:
Druid, ↑flamen, ↑hoodoo, ↑lama, ↑magus, ↑shaman, ↑priest-doctor, ↑votary
Instance Hyponyms: ↑Ezra

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