Preacher — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprē-chər/ preach·er

Meaning & Definition of Preacher

Preacher (noun)

  1. one who preaches
  2. a person who delivers a sermon publicly
  3. one whose function is to preach sermons, pastor, minister

Preacher (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person specially trained and authorized to conduct religious services in a Christian church

    "the marriage will be performed by our usual preacher"

    similar: clergyperson, cleric, clerical, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie, ecclesiastic, minister, priest, reverend
    related: churchman, clergyman, father, Holy Joe (slang), padre, clergywoman, deaconess, priestess, abbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, dean, diocesan, monsignor, pope, prelate, presbyter, abbé, curate, curé, parson, pastor, rector, shepherd, vicar, chaplain, confessor, sky pilot, evangelist, missionary, missioner, missionizer, revivalist, friar, mendicant, monastic, monk, oblate, religious, high priest, high priestess
    opposite: layman, layperson, secular
    near: lay reader, lector

Related Entry: Preach (verb)

Preach is a different word from Preacher. The synonyms below are for preach, not for preacher.

  1. to deliver a sermon

    "a minister who loves to preach"

    similar: sermonize
    related: evangelize, lecture, platitudinize, preachify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Preacher

The most common words with a similar meaning to Preacher:

clergyperson, cleric, clerical, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie, ecclesiastic, minister, priest, reverend

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Preacher

Words with the opposite meaning of Preacher:

layman, layperson, secular

Related Words for Preacher

churchman, clergyman, father, Holy Joe, padre, clergywoman, deaconess, priestess, abbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, dean, diocesan, monsignor, pope, prelate, presbyter, abbé, curate, curé, parson, pastor, rector, shepherd, vicar, chaplain, confessor, sky pilot, evangelist

Near Antonyms of Preacher

lay reader, lector

Word Forms of Preacher

Inflections: preachers

Origin & Etymology of Preacher

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Preacher

preacher curl

Frequently Asked Questions about Preacher

What does "Preacher" mean?

"Preacher" means one who preaches. As a noun, it is defined as: one who preaches.

What is another word for "Preacher"?

Other words for "Preacher" include clergyperson, cleric, clerical, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie and ecclesiastic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Preacher" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Preacher"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Preacher". Common alternatives include clergyperson, cleric, clerical, clerk, deacon, divine, dominie, ecclesiastic, minister and priest.

What is the opposite of "Preacher"?

Antonyms of "Preacher" include layman, layperson and secular. Near antonyms include lay reader and lector.

How do you use "Preacher" in a sentence?

Examples of "Preacher" in a sentence: "the marriage will be performed by our usual preacher".

Is "Preacher" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Preacher" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Preacher"?

"Preacher" is pronounced /ˈprē-chər/ and divided into syllables as preach·er.

What is the origin of the word "Preacher"?

First known use: 13th century.