friar preacher
- noun
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fraile predicador
- The friar preacher delivered a stirring sermon on charity and humility.
Examples
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The friar preacher wore a distinctive black mantle while delivering his message of hope.
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In medieval Europe, people often sought advice from a respected friar preacher.
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As a friar preacher, he spent much of his life traveling and teaching.
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The friar preacher delivered a powerful sermon yesterday.
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Many friar preachers traveled to spread their message.
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As a friar preacher, he dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of the Church.
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In towns across Europe, a friar preacher was often called upon to guide the community.
Synonyms
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6.4
A religious leader who leads services and prayers in a church
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8.0
A man who belongs to a religious group and helps people
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6.7
A man who works as a religious leader, like a priest
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7.2
A member of a Catholic order founded by Saint Dominic
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9.9
A Catholic religious person who belongs to the Dominican order and wears a black cloak
A member of a Catholic religious group who wears a white robe and preaches to people
A Catholic friar of the Franciscan order who wears a simple grey robe
A Catholic person who follows Saint Augustine and lives with others in a monastery
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'friar' (a male religious order member) combined with 'preacher' (one who preaches) yields a friar who preaches, so the basic meaning is transparent to a learner who knows both words. The note about the Dominican habit is a specialized detail, but it does not prevent a B1 learner from deriving the core sense; the formation is a straightforward noun+noun description common cross-linguistically.
Etymology
Friar preacher comes from medieval times. Members of a group called the Dominicans travelled to towns to 'preach' and teach, so a friar was a religious brother who acted as a preacher, often wearing a black cloak. That's why today friar preacher means a Dominican friar known for giving sermons.