exorcist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person, especially a priest or priestess, who is a masterful practitioner in purification and exorcism to force out evil spirits and/or demons from a living being.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛk.sɔː.sɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-exorcist.wav /ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsɪst/ /ˈɛk.sɚˌsɪst/

Word forms

exorcist exorcists

Etymology

From Middle French exorciste, from Latin exorcista, from Ancient Greek ἐξορκιστής (exorkistḗs).

Derived words

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