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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

living thing, animate thing go
a living (or once living) entity

organism, being go
a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul go
a human being

leader go
a person who rules or guides or inspires others

spiritual leader go
a leader in religious or sacred affairs

clergyman, reverend, man of the cloth go
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

priest
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites

noun.person

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primate, archpriest, hierarch, high priest, prelate go
a senior clergyman and dignitary
bishop go
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority
canon go
a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
celebrant go
an officiating priest celebrating the Eucharist
confessor go
a priest who hears confession and gives absolution
domestic prelate go
(Roman Catholic Church) a priest who is an honorary member of the papal household
Father, Padre go
`Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church)
Monsignor go
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
pontifex go
a member of the highest council of priests in ancient Rome
priestess go
a woman priest
vicar go
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman