padres
/ˈpɑːdreɪz/
NOUN
1. Military clergymen
Christian priests or chaplains who serve members of the armed forces by providing religious services, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care.
1.1. Military chaplains
Religious ministers serving military personnel, offering worship services, counseling, and spiritual support.
Synonyms
- military chaplains
- army chaplains
- chaplains
- military priests
Examples
- The padres visited the wounded soldiers in the military hospital.
- The military padres organized a service for the troops.
Related Words
- clergymen
- clerics
- pastors
- ministers
- armed forces
- pastoral care
NOUN
2. Roman Catholic or Anglican priests
Priests belonging to the Roman Catholic or Anglican Church who conduct religious ceremonies and provide spiritual guidance to their congregations.
2.1. Christian priests
Ordained male members of the Christian clergy who lead worship, administer religious rites, and provide pastoral guidance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The padres welcomed the congregation before the evening service.
- Several padres gathered to celebrate the religious festival.
Related Words
- chaplains
- curates
- ecclesiastics
- presbyters
- churchmen
- bishops
- archbishops
- deacons