telestic

/tɛlɪstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the highest or most distant point of a temple or a sacred place; of or relating to the telestes, the chief priest of an ancient Greek temple.

“The telestic architecture of the ancient temple was a wonder to behold.”

2. noun

The chief priest of an ancient Greek temple.

“The telestic performed the sacred rituals to appease the gods.”

Synonyms

  • priestly
  • sacerdotal

Antonyms

  • profane
  • secular