Preacher

Definitions

1. Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious context, usually used only to refer to Protestant Christian clergy.
2. Ecclesiastes, the twenty-first book of the Old Testament.
3. A male given name from English.
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4. A surname from Middle English.
   rare
5. A nickname.

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Examples

“The born preacher we feel⟳ instinctively to be our foe. He may do some good to the wretches that have⟳ been struck down and lie⟳ gasping on the battlefield: he rouses antagonism in the strong.”

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