"prophet" meaning in English

See prophet in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈprɒ.fɪt/ [UK], /ˈprɑfɪt/ [US] Audio: en-us-prophet.ogg [US] Forms: prophet [singular], prophets [plural]
enPR: prŏf'it [UK], prŏf'it [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A prophet is a person who is regarded as an inspired teacher of the will of God.
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