예언자, 선지자, 신의 대변자, 교조
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God (e.g., in Judaism, Christianity, or Islam). It is also used as a specific title for figures like Muhammad or Joseph Smith.
예문:
"The prophet Isaiah delivered messages of hope and judgment to the ancient kingdom of Judah."
"Muslims believe that Muhammad is the final prophet sent to guide humanity."
"The community followed the teachings passed down by their prophet and spiritual leader."
예보자, 예상가, 예언자
A person who makes or claims to be able to make predictions about future events, often used figuratively for someone who forecasts doom or success.
예문:
"He was dismissed as a prophet of doom when his economic predictions failed to materialize."
"Stock market analysts often try to act as prophets, forecasting the next major trend."
"The weather prophet on the local news accurately predicted the sudden snowstorm."
선각자, 창도자, 대변자
A person who advocates or speaks in a visionary way about a new belief, cause, or theory; a pioneering thinker or originator.
예문:
"John Maynard Keynes is often considered a prophet of modern macroeconomics."
"She became a prophet of environmental sustainability long before it was a mainstream concern."
"The essay established him as a prophet of radical change in educational policy."