prete

See also: Prete, prête, and prêté

Italian

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin previter, from Latin presbyter, from Ancient Greek πρεσβύτερος (presbúteros). Compare French prêtre.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈprɛ.te/

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Noun

prete m (plural preti)

1. priest, clergyman, minister, pastor

   Synonyms: sacerdote, ecclesiastico, ministro di Dio, parroco, pastore, presbitero

Derived terms

• arciprete
• pretesco
• pretino

See also

• pievano

Coordinate terms

• imam, guru, kohen (cohen), rabbino, bhikkhu, monaco buddista

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Noun

prete

1. preta, hungry ghost, malevolent spirit