Definition: `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military
Similar words: form of address, title, title of respect
Definition: an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'
Usage: the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title
Similar words: priest
Definition: a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
Synonyms: military chaplain, padre, Holy Joe, sky pilot
Definition: a chaplain in one of the military services
Similar words: chaplain
Definition: a clergyman ministering to some institution