prophets

/ˈprɑfɪts/
noun
  1. People who are believed to have been chosen by God to deliver messages or teachings to others, especially in religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
    • Many people consider Moses one of the greatest prophets in history.
    • The prophets in the Bible often warned people to change their ways.
    • The stories of the prophets are studied in religious classes around the world.
  2. People who predict or foretell future events, often with great accuracy or insight.
    • The old farmer was a local prophet of weather patterns, always knowing when a storm was coming.
    • Some economists are seen as prophets of financial trends because they predict recessions correctly.
    • Science fiction writers are sometimes considered prophets of technology.
  3. People who strongly advocate for a new idea, cause, or movement, especially one that is not yet popular.
    • The artist was a prophet of modern design, influencing styles decades ahead of his time.
    • Early environmental activists were prophets of the green movement before it became mainstream.
    • She was a prophet of digital education, pushing for online learning long before it was common.