See also: Priester

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Etymology edit

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

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Noun edit

priester (plural priesters)

  1. priest

Dutch edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

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

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

Usage notes edit

The plural priesteren and the feminine form priesterin are archaic.

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Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: priester