preacher

noun
UK: /ˈpriːtʃər/
US: /ˈpriːtʃər/

  1. A person who gives religious speeches or sermons, usually in a church.

    1. The preacher spoke about love and forgiveness that day.
    2. Our new preacher aims to make the church more inclusive for everyone.

  2. Someone who advocates strongly for a particular belief or way of life.

    1. He's a preacher for healthy eating habits in the community.
    2. She became a passionate preacher against animal testing after witnessing its cruelty.

Synonyms

pastor missionary minister advocate evangelist proponent clergyman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preacher" in English means: A person who gives religious speeches or sermons, usually in a church., Someone who advocates strongly for a particular belief or way of life..

The phonetic transcription of "preacher" is /ˈpriːtʃər/ in British English and /ˈpriːtʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preacher": pastor, missionary, minister, advocate, evangelist, proponent, clergyman.

Example usage of "preacher": "The preacher spoke about love and forgiveness that day.". More examples on the page.