Prophetess/ˈprɑːfɪtəs/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific The term 'prophetess' refers specifically to a female prophet, highlighting her gender. The ancient community revered her as their prophetess. Pro Tip 2/3Religious Context Often used in religious or mythological stories to describe visionary women. The prophetess in the temple predicted a great flood. Pro Tip 3/3Historical Reference Common in historical contexts, less so in modern usage outside of metaphor or description. She was esteemed as a prophetess by her contemporaries.