preacher UK /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃəː/US /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ noun1 •Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the gospel and especially a clergyman or clergywoman. In a religious context, usually used only to refer to Protestant Christian clergy.The born preacher we feel instinctively to be our foe. He may do some good to the wretches that have been struck down and lie gasping on the battlefield: he rouses antagonism in the strong. — 1859 formspreachers