priestess

/ˈpristɪs/
noun
  1. A woman who performs religious ceremonies and duties in a non-Christian religion.
    • In ancient Greece, a priestess often served at the oracle of Delphi.
    • The young woman trained for years to become a priestess of the goddess.
    • The priestess led the temple ceremony with great dignity.
  2. A woman who is a leader or expert in a particular field or activity, often with a spiritual or devoted quality.
    • She was known as the high priestess of modern dance.
    • In the world of fashion, she was regarded as a priestess of style.
    • The author became a priestess of the self-help movement.
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