preacher
UK: ˈpriːtʃə | US: ˈpriːtʃər
n. a person who delivers religious sermons, especially as a profession
n. someone who advocates or teaches a particular belief or principle with earnestness
The word "preacher" derives from the verb "preach," which originated from Old French prechier (to proclaim or urge), itself from Latin praedicare (to declare publicly). The Latin term combines prae- (before) + dicare (to proclaim), reflecting the act of delivering messages to an audience. The suffix -er denotes an agent, forming "preacher" (later simplified to "preacher") to mean "one who proclaims or delivers sermons." The evolution highlights the role’s focus on public moral or religious instruction.
The preacher delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
She was known as a passionate preacher of environmental conservation.
The traveling preacher visited small towns to spread his message.
His style as a preacher was more conversational than formal.
The book critiques the role of the preacher in modern society.