prophet

/ˈprɑːfɪt/
noun
  1. A person who is believed to be chosen by God or a god to deliver messages or teachings, especially about the future.
    • Moses is considered a major prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
    • The prophet warned the people to change their ways or face disaster.
    • In the story, the prophet receives visions from heaven.
  2. A person who predicts or foretells future events with great accuracy or authority.
    • She was a prophet of doom, always warning about environmental collapse.
    • Some call him a prophet of technology because he predicted the rise of smartphones.
    • The old sailor was regarded as a prophet of the sea, knowing when storms would come.
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