1. a woman who is believed to speak for God or to predict future events

Examples

• The ancient prophetess delivered warnings about the coming drought.
• Many people sought guidance from the village prophetess.
• In the Bible, Deborah was both a judge and a prophetess.
• The prophetess claimed to have visions of the future.
• Local legends tell of a prophetess who lived in the mountains.
• The prophetess spoke with great authority about spiritual matters.