high priest

• مصطلح يشير إلى كبير الكهنة أو رئيسهم في التسلسل الديني، ويُستعمل غالبًا في سياق اليهودية القديمة أو غيرها من الأديان المنظمة؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على شخصية رائدة أو خبير بارز في مجال أو حركة معينة.

A term referring to the chief or leading priest in a religious hierarchy, often associated with ancient Judaism or other organized religions; metaphorically, it can also describe a leading figure or expert in a particular field or movement.

1. Religious leaderB2formal

   The chief priest in a religious hierarchy, especially in ancient Judaism or other polytheistic religions.

   رئيس الكهنة

   • The high priest performed the sacred ritual in the temple.
   • In ancient Israel, the high priest was the only one allowed to enter the Holy of Holies.
   • The high priest wore special garments during ceremonies.

2. Leading figure in a fieldC1informal

   A person who is considered the most prominent or influential in a particular area of activity, art, or culture.

   كبير الكهنة

   • He is regarded as the high priest of modern jazz.
   • She is the high priest of fashion in this city.
   • The author is often called the high priest of science fiction.