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Meaning of "exorcist" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXORCIST

exorcist  [ˈɛksɔːsɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXORCIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Exorcist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EXORCIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

exorcist

Exorcist

In some religions, an exorcist is a person who is believed to be able to cast out the devil or other demons. A priest, a nun, a monk, a healer, a shaman or other specially prepared or instructed person can be an exorcist. An exorcist is a person who performs the ridding of demons or other supernatural beings who are alleged to have possessed a person, or a building or even an object.

Definition of exorcist in the English dictionary

The definition of exorcist in the dictionary is a person who expels or attempts to expel one or more evil spirits from a person or place believed to be possessed or haunted.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXORCIST


assist
əˈsɪst
bassist
ˈbeɪsɪst
blastocyst
ˈblæstəʊˌsɪst
classicist
ˈklæsɪsɪst
classist
ˈklɑːsɪst
consist
kənˈsɪst
cyst
sɪst
discursist
dɪsˈkɜːsɪst
insist
ɪnˈsɪst
lyricist
ˈlɪrɪsɪst
Marxist
ˈmɑːksɪst
oecist
ˈiːsɪst
persist
pəˈsɪst
pharmacist
ˈfɑːməsɪst
physicist
ˈfɪzɪsɪst
publicist
ˈpʌblɪsɪst
racist
ˈreɪsɪst
sexist
ˈsɛksɪst
sist
sɪst
supremacist
sʊˈprɛməsɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXORCIST

exor.
exorability
exorable
exoration
exorbitance
exorbitancy
exorbitant
exorbitantly
exorbitate
exorciser
exorcism
exorcistic
exorcistical
exorcize
exorcizer
exordia
exordial
exordium
exoskeletal
exoskeleton

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXORCIST

antifascist
antiracist
astrophysicist
biophysicist
ceramicist
cist
empiricist
eugenicist
fascist
geneticist
geophysicist
historicist
neo-fascist
nuclear physicist
petrophysicist
polemicist
romanticist
Spartacist
theoretical physicist
White supremacist

Synonyms and antonyms of exorcist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «exorcist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXORCIST

Find out the translation of exorcist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of exorcist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «exorcist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

驱魔师
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

exorcista
570 millions of speakers

English

exorcist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ओझा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طارد الأرواح الشريرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

экзорцист
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

exorcista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভূতের রাজা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

exorciste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Exorcist
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Geisterbeschwörer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エクソシスト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

귀신을 쫓아내는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Exorcist
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pháp sư
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேயோட்டுபவருக்கான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओव्हलसिस्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cinci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esorcista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

egzorcysta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

екзорцист
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

exorcist
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξορκιστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

exorcist
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

exorcist
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eksorsist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of exorcist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXORCIST»

The term «exorcist» is very widely used and occupies the 6.524 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXORCIST» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about exorcist

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXORCIST»

Discover the use of exorcist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to exorcist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Exorcist
First published in 1971, The Exorcist became a literary phenomenon and inspired one of the most shocking films ever made. Forty years on, the novel has been revised by the author and includes a chilling new sequence.
William Peter Blatty, 2010
2
An Exorcist Tells His Story
In this powerful book, the renowned exorcist of Rome tells of his many experiences in his ministry as an exorcist doing battle with Satan to relieve the great suffering of people in the grip of evil.
Gabriele Amorth, 1999
3
Exorcist: The Beginning
BASED ON THE FILM FROM THE ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR OF AUTO FOCUS AND AFFLICTION, AND FROM THE WRITER OF THE ALIENIST In the aftermath of World War II, Lankester Merrin finds himself in the remote Turkana region of Kenya.
Steven Piziks, William Wisher, Caleb Carr, 2004
4
The Rite: The Making of a Modern Day Exorcist
Father Gary was concerned that many of the 'possessed' were in reality suffering from psychological disorders best left to the care of doctors. How and why his view changed is the subject of this book.
Matt Baglio, 2009
5
Interview With an Exorcist: An Insider's Look at the Devil, ...
Written by one of the Church's foremost experts on the topic, Interview with an Exorcist is based on Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea's years of working as an exorcist, his extensive investigations of cases of suspected possessions, and his ...
José Antonio Fortea, 2006
6
The Exorcist: Studies in the Horror Film
Massive new book on The Exorcist covers every aspect of production, with essays, interviews, and essays on all the sequels.
Danel Olson, 2011
7
The Exorcist
The second edition of Mark Kermode'sExorcistvolume has now been updated and expanded; its publication completes a journey of discovery begun by the author in 1997.
Mark Kermode, 2003
8
Banished: A Demon, an Exorcist and A Battle of Faith
Father Thomas Garrity is a Catholic priest who unexpectedly comes face to face with a horrific demon.
Edwin F. Becker, 2011
9
The Exorcist
Published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the filmâs release, this book explores the shocking truths and myths that surround the film.
Bob McCabe, 1999
10
Memoirs of an Exorcist
In this compelling and fascinating book, Devereaux recalls his extraordinary experiences in the matter-of-fact tone of the unfazed professional that he is, approaching the most hair-raising of situations with calm, authority, and logic.
David Devereux, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXORCIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term exorcist is used in the context of the following news items.
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Exorcism Live!: Destination America to air attempted exorcism of …
... Wraith Chasers), the special will focus on their investigation of the house that inspired the Exorcist novel and film in the suburbs of St. Louis, ... «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
2
Parenting and Hypocrisy: From Free Range kid to Helicopter Mom?
Experimentation Ground Zero. By his age, I'd graduated from The Exorcist to the goriest of horror/slasher films, tried my first puff of a cigarette, ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Do you know how to party like it's 1973?
“The Exorcist” is the top grossing film while “The Godfather” wins the Oscar for Best Picture and a pizza chain in its namesake is founded in ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
4
San Diego Comic Con
“Clean Room,” a psychological horror book written by Gail Simone featuring a female exorcist as the protagonist will also hit shelves in this ... «Outer Places, Jul 15»
5
Shark fears renewed this summer
Here's a brief, though not complete, list of things I'm afraid of: zombies, being buried alive, bridges, “The Exorcist,” glass floors on skyscrapers, ... «Monroe Evening News, Jul 15»
6
Look what the cat dragged in
... (famous for her roles in Hitchcock's The Birds and Marnie) and husband, Noel Marshall (one of the executive producers behind The Exorcist). «Boulder Weekly, Jul 15»
7
New First Order Stormtrooper poster for Star Wars: The Force …
... Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave), Miltos Yerolemou (Game of Thrones), Max von Sydow (The Exorcist), Jessica Henwick (Spirit Warriors), ... «Flickering Myth, Jul 15»
8
Palestinian 'exorcist' nabbed plundering Jerusalem tomb
A Palestinian man claiming to be an exorcist, his four kids and a friend were arrested by Israeli authorities early Wednesday morning while they ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
9
Barnes & Noble Announces an Expanded Selection of Graphic …
... Assassination Classroom (Viz), Fairy Tail (Kodansha) and Blue Exorcist (Viz), with new and hot-selling titles including Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. «Business Wire, Jul 15»
10
Rat Removed From Belly Button! WTF?!
When things get dramatic enough, the 'exorcist' then pushes it down into the belly button without you seeing and then tears open the sack, ... «2DayFM, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Exorcist [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/exorcist>. May 2024 ».
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