Preacher Meaning
/ˈpɹiːt͡ʃəː/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomeone 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.
nameEcclesiastes, the twenty-first book of the Old Testament.
Sentence Examples
Bob became a preacher.
The preacher gave a beautiful sermon.
I know that Tom used to be a preacher.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ stood at the pulpit and delivered a powerful sermon about forgiveness.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The traveling ____ set up a tent in the field and drew large crowds with his passionate sermons.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English precher, prechere; partly equivalent to preach + -er, and partly continuing Middle English prechour, prechiour, from Old French preecheor (French prêcheur), from Latin praedicator (“public praiser, proclaimer”). See preach. Displaced native Old English bydel.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1859, George Meredith, chapter 10, in The Ordeal of Richard Feverel. A History of Father and Son. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), London: Chapman and Hall, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ stood at the pulpit and delivered a powerful sermon about forgiveness.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The traveling ____ set up a tent in the field and drew large crowds with his passionate sermons.