padre
/ˈpɑːdreɪ/
NOUN
1. A military clergyman
A Christian priest or chaplain serving as a spiritual adviser and providing religious services to members of the armed forces.
1.1. Military chaplain
A religious minister who serves military personnel by providing spiritual guidance, worship services, and pastoral care.
Synonyms
- military chaplain
- chaplain
- army chaplain
- military priest
Examples
- The padre visited the wounded soldiers in the military hospital.
- The troops gathered to hear the padre deliver a Sunday service.
Related Words
NOUN
2. A Roman Catholic or Anglican priest
A priest, particularly one belonging to the Roman Catholic or Anglican Church, who performs religious ceremonies and provides spiritual guidance.
2.1. Christian priest
A male member of the clergy who conducts worship, administers religious rites, and offers spiritual guidance to a Christian community.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The padre welcomed the congregation before the evening service.
- The villagers sought advice from their local padre.
Related Words
- chaplain
- curate
- ecclesiastic
- presbyter
- churchman
- clergy
- church