Prophet, n.

n. [L. propheta, Gr. προφήτης, from προφημι, to say or speak before, from προ, before, and φημι, to say or speak.] 1. One who prophesies, or foretells events; a predictor; a foreteller.

2Sense 2. (Script.) A person illuminated, inspired, or instructed by God to speak in his name, or announce future events, as Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, &c.

3Sense 3. One who explains or communicates sentiments; an interpreter.