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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConfessor
/kənˈfɛsər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who hears confessions, especially in a religious context.
"The priest acted as a confessor, providing guidance to those seeking forgiveness." - 2
A person who publicly acknowledges their beliefs or opinions, often in the face of opposition.
"As a confessor of his faith, he stood firm despite the challenges he faced."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'confessor' originates from the Latin word 'confessor', meaning 'one who confesses'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained its religious connotation, referring to someone who hears confessions, particularly in a Christian context.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confessor" is said worldwide
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confesseur
Transliteration: kɔ̃.fɛ.sœʁ
"Le prêtre a agi comme confesseur, offrant des conseils à ceux qui cherchaient le pardon."
Beichtvater
Transliteration: ˈbaɪçtˌfaːtɐ
"Der Priester war der Beichtvater für viele Gläubige."
confessore
Transliteration: kon-fes-so-re
"Il sacerdote ha agito come confessore per i fedeli."
confesor
Transliteration: kon-fe-sor
"El sacerdote actuó como confesor para los que buscaban perdón."
confessor
Transliteration: kõ-fe-sor
"O padre atuou como confessor para os fiéis."
स्वीकर्ता
Transliteration: sveekartā
"पादरी ने स्वीकर्ता के रूप में कार्य किया।"
忏悔者
Transliteration: chànhuǐ zhě
"牧师作为忏悔者为信徒提供指导。"
고백자
Transliteration: gobaekja
"신부님은 고백자로서 신자들에게 조언을 주었습니다."
告白者
Transliteration: kokuhakusha
"神父は告白者として信者に助言をしました。"
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