padre

noun
/ˈpɑːdreɪ/

Meaning

A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.

Example Sentences

The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.

Synonyms

priest, clergyman, father, chaplain, minister

Antonyms

layman, secular

Collocations

army padre, padre figure, parish padre

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