Word
exorcist
Phoneticsex·or·cist
US/ˈɛksɝsəst/
UK/ˈɛksəsˌɪst/
Definition
n. a person who performs a religious ceremony to drive out evil spirits or demons from a person or place.
n. a person who performs a religious rite or ritual to expel demons or other malevolent spirits from a person or location.
Examples
“The exorcist performed a long prayer over the house.”
“In many cultures, an exorcist is called upon when a family believes a spirit is haunting their home.”
“The film's protagonist is a reluctant exorcist who must confront his own past traumas while attempting to save a young girl from a supernatural possession.”
Examples
simple
“The exorcist performed a long prayer over the house.”
contextual
“In many cultures, an exorcist is called upon when a family believes a spirit is haunting their home.”
complex
“The film's protagonist is a reluctant exorcist who must confront his own past traumas while attempting to save a young girl from a supernatural possession.”
Etymology
From Middle French exorciste, from Latin exorcista, from Ancient Greek ἐξορκιστής (exorkistḗs).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
The word in film
The Exorcist · 1974 · Horror
- Directed by:
- William Friedkin
- Starring:
- Max von Sydow, Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair
In this classic horror film by William Friedkin, a young girl becomes possessed by a dangerous demon. Max von Sydow plays the priest who must use his religious training to drive the evil spirit out of her body.
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