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Prophet Definition & Meaning

prophet
noun
  1. an authoritative person who divines the future
  2. someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God

"Prophet" in song lyrics

See how prophet is used in real songs:

  • "To Bret E.B. speakin words of a prophet"
    The 7A3 — 1/2 Bouldin, the Other 1/2 Ince
  • "dim obscure evangelistic prophet"
    Aceyalone — The Greatest Show on Earth
  • "i guess i got no choice but to be a prophet"
    Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes

Usage tips for "prophet"

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Frequently asked questions

What does prophet mean?
an authoritative person who divines the future someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God
What part of speech is prophet?
Prophet is a noun.
How many definitions does prophet have?
Prophet has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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