criophore

/ˈkrɪəfoʊr, ˈkraɪəfoʊr/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically a priest or a sacrificer, who leads or drives a sacrificial animal to its place of slaughter, especially in ancient Greek and Roman rituals.

“The priest served as the criophore, guiding the bull to the altar.”

Synonyms

  • priest
  • sacrificer

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • liberator