exorcist

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Noun exorcist has 2 senses

exorcist - one the minor orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed in the Roman Catholic Church
--₁ is a kind of holy order, order
exorcist, exorciser - someone who practices exorcism
--₂ is a kind of sorcerer, magician, wizard, necromancer

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Exorcist

Definition:

An exorcist is a person, typically a religious or spiritual practitioner, who is believed to have the ability to cast out or expel evil spirits, demons, or supernatural entities from individuals, objects, or places.

Sense 1:

Noun: A person who performs exorcisms, typically as part of a religious ritual.

Example Sentence: The exorcist was called upon to help the family rid their house of the malevolent spirit.

Sense 2:

Noun: A movie or literature genre that often focuses on exorcisms or supernatural battles against evil forces.

Example Sentence: The horror movie marathon included several classic exorcist films that left the audience terrified.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of an exorcist.

Example Sentence: The exorcist ritual involved intricate and exorcistic chants performed in a sacred language.