priests
Definitions
An ordained minister of a church having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments.
A person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and one or more deities.
Examples
The priests gathered in the cathedral to perform the morning ceremony.
Many ancient civilizations relied on their priests to interpret the movements of the stars.
Synonyms
clergy clergymen pastors ministers reverends chaplains clerics