prophet
ˈprɒfɪt
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Definition of prophet - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sacred roleperson who delivers messages believed to come from a god
  • The prophet warned the people about the coming storm.
messenger oracle seer
2.
public voicespokesperson for a movement or doctrine
  • He was a prophet of environmentalism.
apostle evangelist spokesperson
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Expressions with prophet

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person predicting disaster or misfortune
The economist was labeled a prophet of doom for his bleak forecasts.
person claiming divine message or vision while misleading other people
Many followers later realized their leader was a false prophet.

Origin of prophet

Greek, prophētēs (spokesman)

Terms with prophet included in their meaning

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future prediction
prediction about the future, often by a prophet
prophet figure
person or thing predicting disaster
spirituality
prophet in religious or spiritual context
Islamic tradition
traditional practices of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
sacred messenger
person recognized as a prophet
mysticism
any prophet or soothsayer
prophet
person who predicts disaster
biblical figure
biblical prophet known for prophesying against Edom

Examples of prophet in a sentence

  • The village prophet foretold drought and warned villagers.
  • She became a prophet for the new age movement.
  • The prophet spoke passionately about social justice.

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  1. French:prophète, messager, ...
  2. German:Prophet, ...
  3. Italian:profeta, ...
  4. Spanish:profeta, vocero, ...
  5. Portuguese:profeta, porta-voz, ...
  6. Chinese:先知, 代言人, ...
  7. Japanese:預言者, 先駆者, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبِيّ, رَسُول, ...
  9. Hebrew:נָבִיא, ...
  10. Russian:пророк, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пророк, проповідник, ...
  12. Hindi:नबी, प्रवक्ता, ...
prophetess
ˈprɒf.ɪ.tɪs

Definition of prophetess - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
religionwoman regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of God's will
  • She was revered as a prophetess in her community..
oracle
2.
spiritualitywoman regarded as a spiritual leader or visionary
  • The community revered her as a wise prophetess.
oracle visionary
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Origin of prophetess

Greek, prophētēs (prophet) + -ess (female)

Examples of prophetess in a sentence

  • Many sought the wisdom of the prophetess.
  • The ancient texts spoke of a powerful prophetess.
  • She was known as the prophetess of the village.

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  1. French:prophétesse, ...
  2. German:Prophetin, Seherin, ...
  3. Italian:profetessa, veggente, ...
  4. Spanish:profetisa, ...
  5. Portuguese:profetisa, ...
  6. Chinese:女先知, 女预言者, ...
  7. Japanese:女教師, 女予言者, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبِيَّة, نَبِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְבִיאָה, ...
  10. Russian:проповедница, пророчица, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пророчиця, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरित शिक्षिका, भविष्यवक्ता, ...
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