parish priest

English

Etymology

From Middle English parissh prest.

Noun

parish priest (plural parish priests)

  1. (Roman Catholicism) The main priest serving a parish.

Usage notes

In the United States, the term pastor is preferred.

Synonyms

  • (main priest serving a parish): pastor (US)

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