opperpriester

Dutch

Etymology

From opper (“upper”) +‎ priester (“priest”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

opperpriester m (plural opperpriesters or opperpriesteren, diminutive opperpriestertje n)

1. highest-ranking high priest; pontiff, hierarch

Usage notes

The plural opperpriesteren is archaic.