Confessor

usgb/kənˈfesər/
noun

A person who hears confessions, often a priest in a Christian church.

Father John is the confessor at our local church.
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Often appears as...

  • catholic confessor
  • private confessor

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Religious

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Religious Role

Confessor in this context usually refers to an authorized figure within a church, qualified to hear confessions.

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The parishioners trusted their confessor with sensitive personal information.
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Catholic Association

The role of confessor is commonly associated with the Catholic tradition, less so with other denominations.

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She went to confession with her Catholic confessor every week.
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Privacy and Trust

The interaction with a confessor is confidential and conducted in a private setting.

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He made sure to find a private room before speaking to his confessor.
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