DRUID


Meaning of DRUID in English

a priest in the religion of the ancient Celts in Britain, France and Ireland. This religion was destroyed by the Romans in France and Britain but continued in Scotland and Ireland until Christianity replaced it. Today some people who want to bring this ancient religion back to life call themselves Druids. They sometimes try to hold ceremonies at Stonehenge .

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.