prophet
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑfət// UK //pɹˈɒfɪt// prophet
n. a person who is believed to speak for God or share divine messages with others. People often follow their teachings to understand how to live.
n. an individual regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. Often used to refer to the founders or major figures of world religions.
The prophet shared a message of peace with the crowd.
Many religions have a central prophet whose writings and life stories form the basis of their holy books.
Scholars often distinguish between the historical figure of the prophet and the later theological interpretations of their divine revelations.
Usage
When referring to a specific historical figure in a religious context, the word is typically capitalised.