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Pronunciation / Transliteration: nǚ jìsī
"女祭司在仪式中祈祷。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A woman who performs religious rites and ceremonies, often in a temple or sacred place.
"The priestess led the ceremony, invoking blessings for the harvest." - 2
A woman regarded as having special knowledge or power in a particular spiritual or mystical tradition.
"In the ancient culture, the priestess was believed to communicate directly with the gods."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'priestess' originates from the Latin word 'sacerdos', meaning 'priest', combined with the feminine suffix '-ess', which denotes a female role. The usage of the term has evolved from ancient religious contexts to modern interpretations of spiritual leadership and feminine divinity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Priestess" is said worldwide
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prêtresse
Transliteration: prɛtɛs
"La prêtresse a conduit la cérémonie avec grâce."
Priesterin
Transliteration: priːstərɪn
"Die Priesterin sprach die Segensworte."
sacerdotessa
Transliteration: sa.tʃer.doˈtɛs.sa
"La sacerdotessa ha officiato il rito."
sacerdotisa
Transliteration: sa.θer.ðoˈti.sa
"La sacerdotisa realizó el ritual con devoción."
sacerdotisa
Transliteration: sa.seʁ.doˈt͡ʒi.zɐ
"A sacerdotisa conduziu a cerimônia."
पुरोहितानी
Transliteration: purohitani
"पुरोहितानी ने पूजा का आयोजन किया।"
女祭司
Transliteration: nǚ jìsī
"女祭司在仪式中祈祷。"
여사제
Transliteration: yeosaje
"여사제가 의식을 주관했다."
女司祭
Transliteration: onnasai
"女司祭は儀式を執り行った。"
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