prophet

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: prŏf'it, IPA ^(key): /ˈprɒ.fɪt/
• (US) enPR: prŏf'it, IPA ^(key): /ˈprɑfɪt/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: pro‧phet
• Homophone: profit

Noun

Singular prophet

Plural prophets

1. (countable) A prophet is a person who is regarded as an inspired teacher of the will of God.

   Muslims believe that Muhammad was the final prophet sent to mankind.

Related words

• prophecy