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sacerdotisa

priestess

noun sah-sehr-doh-TEE-sah Rare
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Origin: From Latin sacerdos, 'priest'.

Usage Note

Sacerdotisa is the feminine form of sacerdote ('priest') and is used primarily for priestesses of ancient or non-Christian religions (Greek, Roman, Aztec, etc.). In the Catholic Church the word sacerdote remains masculine; there is no ordained female equivalent. The word is always feminine.

Examples

"La sacerdotisa realizó el ritual sagrado."

Natural Translation

The priestess performed the sacred ritual.

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