padre

n. a religious leader who works in the army, navy, or air force.

n. a member of the clergy who provides spiritual support to military personnel. Often used as a form of address within the armed forces.

“The soldiers often went to the padre when they needed someone to talk to.”

“During the long deployment, the padre became a vital source of emotional and spiritual support for the entire battalion.”

Informal

n. a title for a priest in the Catholic or Anglican church.

n. a title or form of address for a priest, particularly in Spanish- or Italian-speaking contexts or within specific high-church traditions.

“The local padre walked through the village, greeting everyone he met.”

“The community looked to the padre for guidance during the restoration of the historic mission church.”

Informal

n. a player for the San Diego Padres baseball team.

n. a member of the San Diego Padres, a professional Major League Baseball team based in California.

“The young pitcher was excited to finally play as a Padre in the big leagues.”

“The veteran Padre retired after a decade of service to the San Diego franchise, leaving behind a legacy of community involvement.”

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