preacher
gb/pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/ us/pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
B2
Inglês
~ 5100
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B2
entity
1
religious leader who gives sermons
A religious person, often a church leader, whose main job is to speak in public and tell people about God or religion.
Padrão de uso:
a/the preacher of [church/denomination/message]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'preacher' with 'preach.' 'Preacher' is a noun (a person), while 'to preach' is a verb (the action). Learners also sometimes use 'preacher' for any religion; in many contexts, especially in English-speaking countries, it is most strongly associated with Christian clergy, though it can be used more broadly.
Sinônimos
pastor (Often used specifically for a leader of a Christian congregation, especially in Protestant churches; focuses more on caring for the congregation, not only preaching.)
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minister (A general word for a member of the Christian clergy; includes preaching but also many other duties.)
Antônimos
layperson (Refers to someone who is not an ordained religious leader, the opposite social role to a preacher within a religious community.)
Colocações
Baptist preacher
|street preacher
|local preacher
|television preacher
|itinerant preacher
|fire-and-brimstone preacher
Temas
religion
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The preacher spoke for an hour about forgiveness and second chances.
- As a child, she dreamed of becoming a preacher in her local church.
- A street preacher was reading from the Bible on the corner.
- The television preacher asked viewers to call in and pray with him.
- The young preacher traveled from town to town leading revival meetings.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The preacher talks to the people every Sunday.
- Many people went to hear the new preacher at the church.
- The preacher told a story to teach a lesson.
- Her father is a preacher in a small town.
- We listened quietly while the preacher spoke.
Substantivo
C1
entity
2
person who moralizes a lot
A person who often tells other people what is right or wrong in a serious, lecturing way, usually when others do not want to hear it.
Padrão de uso:
a/the preacher about [topic]
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this sense can be used for non-religious topics, for example, a 'preacher' about health or politics. It is often slightly negative, suggesting that the person talks too much or too seriously.
Sinônimos
moralizer (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used critically for someone who lectures others about morality.)
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lecturer (When used figuratively, suggests someone who talks in a long, boring, or bossy way about what others should do.)
Antônimos
libertine (A libertine openly ignores strict moral rules, especially about sex or pleasure, which contrasts with a 'preacher' who urges strict moral behavior.)
Colocações
self-righteous preacher
|preacher about morality
|health preacher
|environmental preacher
Temas
communication
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- I agree with her views, but she can sound like a preacher when she talks about food and health.
- Nobody wants a preacher telling them how to live their lives at a dinner party.
- He turns into a preacher whenever the topic of social media comes up.
- I'm not trying to be a preacher, but I really think you should stop smoking.
- Her friends like her passion, but some see her as a bit of a preacher about environmental issues.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He talks like a preacher about fitness and diet.
- She does not want to sound like a preacher when she gives advice.
- At work, he is a preacher about saving money.
- My brother is a real preacher when we talk about school.
- People get tired when someone is a preacher all the time.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
preacher
AFI
GB/pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
US/pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
preach - er (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (preach)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: preacher
- Plural: preachers
Família de palavras
Expressões
fire-and-brimstone preacher
1/fˈaɪɚ ˈænd bɹˈɪmstoʊn pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
preacher focused on hell and punishment
A preacher who often talks in a very strong way about hell, punishment, and fear to make people change their lives.
Exemplos
- He grew up listening to a fire-and-brimstone preacher who warned of hell every Sunday.
- The visiting evangelist was more of a fire-and-brimstone preacher than their usual gentle pastor.
lay preacher
1/lˈeɪ pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
non-ordained person who preaches
A person who is not a full-time or official church leader but is allowed to give sermons or talks in church.
Exemplos
- As a lay preacher, he leads services when the pastor is away.
- The church trains lay preachers to help with Sunday meetings in rural areas.
preacher man
1/pɹˈit͡ʃɚ mˈæn/
fixed phrase
informal
casual way to say preacher
A casual, friendly way to say 'preacher,' often used in songs or informal speech.
Exemplos
- The old preacher man smiled and shook everyone's hand after the service.
- In the song, she tells the preacher man about her troubles.
preacher's kid
1/pɹˈit͡ʃɚz kˈɪd/
fixed phrase
informal
child of a preacher
A son or daughter of a preacher, especially when people talk about the special rules or pressure on them.
Exemplos
- Growing up as a preacher's kid, she always felt people watched her behavior.
- He joked that being a preacher's kid made him rebel in his teenage years.
street preacher
1/stɹˈit pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
preacher speaking on the street
A religious person who talks about religion or God to people in public places like streets or parks.
Exemplos
- A street preacher was shouting Bible verses outside the train station.
- We stopped to listen to a street preacher playing guitar and singing gospel songs.
tent preacher
1/tˈɛnt pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
preacher at tent revival meetings
A preacher who leads religious services or meetings in a big tent, often when traveling from place to place.
Exemplos
- The tent preacher drew huge crowds during the summer revival.
- Her grandparents met at a tent preacher's week-long meetings in the 1950s.
traveling preacher
1/tɹˈævəlɪŋ pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
preacher who moves between towns
A preacher who goes from town to town to speak about religion instead of staying in one church.
Exemplos
- In the past, traveling preachers visited small villages once or twice a year.
- The traveling preacher set up a tent outside town for a week of evening meetings.
TV preacher
1/tˈi vˈi pɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
preacher who appears on television
A religious speaker who gives sermons or religious talks on television programs.
Exemplos
- My grandmother watches the same TV preacher every Sunday morning.
- Some TV preachers ask viewers to donate money to support their ministries.