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Noun

1. 1
   A priest devoted to the service of a particular god, from whom he received a distinguishing epithet. The most honored were those of Jupiter, Mars, and Quirinus, called respectively Flamen Dialis, Flamen Martialis, and Flamen Quirinalis. Ancient-Rome, historical
2. 2
   a priest who served a particular deity in ancient Rome wordnet

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clericdruidpriestpriestly officereligious officialreligious title

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lay statuslayperson