fetialis

/fɛˈtɪlɪəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A fetial priest, especially in ancient Rome, who was responsible for conducting the rituals of war and executing condemned individuals.

“The fetialis performed the sacred rituals before the battle to invoke the gods’ favor.”

Synonyms

  • fetishist
  • priest

Antonyms

  • apologist
  • pacifist