hieros

/haɪˈəroʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A priest or a sacred person in ancient Greece or Rome.

“The hieros led the procession with great ceremony.”

2. adjective

Relating to a priest or a sacred person.

“The hieros rituals were an essential part of the ancient culture.”

Synonyms

  • priest
  • sacred

Antonyms

  • profane
  • secular