transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprēst ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English preist, from Old English prēost, ultimately from Late Latin presbyter — more at presbyter
Date: before 12th century
: one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God ; specifically : an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyman ranking below a bishop and above a deacon