padre

/ˈpɑdreɪ/
noun
  1. A Christian priest or chaplain, especially in the military or in Spanish-speaking countries.
    • In the small village, the padre was a trusted figure who helped everyone.
    • The military padre visited the wounded in the hospital every day.
    • The soldiers gathered for a service led by the padre.
  2. A term of address for a priest, similar to 'Father.'
    • Padre, could you please say a prayer for our family?
    • Good morning, Padre, thank you for the blessing.
    • The children ran to greet the padre after mass.
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