Meanings
proper noun
- mediaeval folkloreA legendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom.
Translations
French Prêtre Jean, Prêtre-Jean
- Prêtre Jeanlegendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom
- Prêtre-Jeanlegendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom
Portuguese Preste João
- Preste Joãolegendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom
Spanish Preste Juan
- Preste Juanlegendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom
Cite this entry
APA
Prester John. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Prester%20John
MLA
“Prester John.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Prester%20John. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Prester John,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Prester%20John.
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