preacher

Bedeutung (Englisch)

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.

Frequenz

C1
Ausgesprochen als (IPA)
/ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/
Etymologie (Englisch)

In summary

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.

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