# father confessor

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.
2. A person who listens to others and gives them advice on private matters; a spiritual guide.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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