prophet
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person who people believe was chosen by God to give a message to the world.
a person regarded as an inspired proclaimer of the will of God. Often used as a title for specific historical figures in Abrahamic religions.
Simple“In many religions, a prophet is someone who brings a message from God to the people.”
In context“The ancient scriptures detail the lives of various prophets who were tasked with guiding the community back to spiritual devotion.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
someone who says what they think will happen in the future.
a person who predicts or foretells what will happen in the future, often with a sense of authority or certainty.
Simple“He was seen as a prophet of the internet age because he predicted smartphones in the 1980s.”
In context“Economists are rarely successful prophets, as the sheer number of variables in global markets makes precise forecasting nearly impossible.”
“Earlier, at a community meeting, Dlame explained that Muslims, too, believe that Jesus was a prophet of God.”