1. a person who gives religious sermons, especially a minister or clergyman
2. a person who advocates or promotes particular ideas or beliefs in a persistent way
Usage: often used with mild disapproval

Examples

• The preacher delivered an inspiring sermon about forgiveness.
• She became a preacher after graduating from seminary.
• The traveling preacher visited small towns across the countryside.
• He’s always been a preacher of healthy living and exercise.
• The famous preacher drew large crowds to his revival meetings.
• My grandfather was a Baptist preacher for forty years.
• She didn’t want to sound like a preacher, but she felt strongly about the issue.