prophetess
/ˈprɑːfɪtɪs/
noun
- A woman who is believed to be chosen by God or a god to deliver messages or teachings, especially about the future.
- In the Bible, Deborah is described as a prophetess who led the Israelites.
- She was known as a prophetess in her village, offering guidance to those who sought it.
- The prophetess spoke to the crowd about a coming time of peace.
- A woman who predicts future events with great insight or authority.
- The old woman was regarded as a prophetess because she always knew when the rains would come.
- Some historians consider her a prophetess of social change for her early writings on equality.
- In the novel, the prophetess warns the king of a hidden enemy.
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