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DictionarydruidAncient Celtic religious figure
noun

druid

DROO-id/ˈdruːɪd/

A priest or religious teacher among the ancient Celts.

The ancient druid cuts mistletoe from an oak in the historical illustration.

An ancient Gaulish druid in a plain white robe ceremonially cuts mistletoe from an oak with a small golden sickle, illustrating the ancient Celtic priest branch of the selected meaning.
Etymology
druidLatinCeltic priest

Latin druis designated a priest among the ancient Celts. The secure connection is to that religious office; the deeper interpretation as “one who knows the oak” is only tentative.

In context

Synchronicity WebTV8:05
There's a lot of similarities between um indigenous spirituality as we know it in North America and old druid practice.
CONNECTING WITH NATURE & THE DRUID PATH, THE COMPLETE INTERVIEW WITH MICHELLE BIZJAK

More examples

  • A druid advises the chief in the historical novel.
  • The exhibit discussed the druid’s religious role among the Celts.
  • The account describes a druid teaching young followers.

Forms

druid · druids