high priest
der Hohepriester, die Hohepriester
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high priest
The highest-ranking priest of a religious community, especially in ancient Judaism. In the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem, only he was permitted to enter the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement.
Am Versöhnungstag betrat der Hohepriester das Allerheiligste des Tempels in Jerusalem.
On the Day of Atonement, the high priest entered the Holy of Holies in the Temple in Jerusalem.
high priest
Figuratively, a person regarded as a leading representative of a doctrine, an intellectual movement, or an art form. This designation is often used ironically.
Die Kritiker feierten den Komponisten als Hohepriester der modernen Musik.
The critics hailed the composer as a high priest of modern music.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Hohepriester |
| genitive | des Hohepriesters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Hohepriester | die Hohepriester |
| accusative | den Hohepriester | die Hohepriester |
| dative | dem Hohepriester | den Hohepriestern |
| genitive | des Hohepriesters | der Hohepriester |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
In 'Hohepriester' (high priest), you can recognize 'Hohe-' (high) and 'Priester' (priest). The component 'Hohe-' indicates high rank, rather than physical height.
Auf dem Bild ist der Hohepriester an seiner besonderen Kleidung zu erkennen.
In the picture, the high priest can be recognized by his distinctive clothing.
To describe appointing someone to this religious leadership position, use the phrase 'jemanden zum Hohepriester ernennen' (to appoint someone high priest). To refer to the position itself, use 'das Amt des Hohepriesters' (the office of the high priest).
Der König ernannte einen erfahrenen Priester zum Hohepriester.
The king appointed an experienced priest as high priest.
In figurative usage, a genitive phrase often follows to name the school of thought represented, as in 'Hohepriester der freien Marktwirtschaft' (high priest of the free market economy). The pattern 'als Hohepriester … gelten' (to be regarded as a high priest of …) expresses that others attribute this role to someone.
Der Ökonom galt lange als Hohepriester der freien Marktwirtschaft.
The economist was long regarded as a high priest of the free market economy.
