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| gown |
a long, loose piece of clothing, such as a nightgown or the robe worn by a judge or minister. [1/2 definitions] |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. [1/2 definitions] |
| parish |
a district of a Christian religion that has its own church and priest or minister. |
| parson |
a pastor in a Protestant church; minister. |
| pastor |
a minister or priest in charge of a church or congregation. |
| p.m. |
abbreviation of "Prime Minister." [1/2 definitions] |
| preacher |
a person who gives talks on religion, such as a minister or priest. |
| premier |
the prime minister of a government. [1/2 definitions] |
| prime minister |
the chief minister and head of a government with a parliament. |
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