Word
prophet
US/ˈpɹɑfət/
UK/pɹˈɒfɪt/
Definitions
01religious messenger
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion
n. a person who people believe was chosen by God to give a message to the world.
n. a person regarded as an inspired proclaimer of the will of God. Often used as a title for specific historical figures in Abrahamic religions.
“In many religions, a prophet is someone who brings a message from God to the people.”
“The ancient scriptures detail the lives of various prophets who were tasked with guiding the community back to spiritual devotion.”
02someone who predicts the future
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. someone who says what they think will happen in the future.
n. a person who predicts or foretells what will happen in the future, often with a sense of authority or certainty.
“He was seen as a prophet of the internet age because he predicted smartphones in the 1980s.”
“Economists are rarely successful prophets, as the sheer number of variables in global markets makes precise forecasting nearly impossible.”
Real-World Examples
“Earlier, at a community meeting, Dlame explained that Muslims, too, believe that Jesus was a prophet of God.” “The Aryan Nations in Alberta, which believes Hitler was a prophet sent by God .” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Idioms
01. prophet of doom
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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