προφήτης

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • one who speaks for and interprets the will of a god: prophet, seer
  • one of the keepers of the oracle at Branchidae
  • priest at an Egyptian temple
  • one who interprets the ravings of a μάντις (oracle)
  • interpreter, proclaimer
  • (Christianity) prophet
  • herbalist

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek φημί (speak, say, I say).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φημί

Gloss

speak, say, I say

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

話

Emoji
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