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Definition of: prophet
(prof′it) noun
1. One who delivers divine messages or interprets the divine will.
2. One who foretells the future; especially, an inspired predictor.
3. A religious leader.
4. An interpreter or spokesman for any cause.
5. A mantis.
—the Prophet According to Islam, Mohammed.
—the Prophets The Old Testament books written by the prophets. ♦ Homophone: profit. [<Gk. prophētēs <pro- before + phanai speak]
—proph′et·ess noun fem.
—proph′et·hood (-h
d) noun
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