# ἀρχιερεύς/archiereus This word is a type of person. It is a noun. * This word can mean chief priest * The chief priests were important priests and leaders over other priests. * This word can mean high pries * The high priest was the leader and most important of all the priests. * This word can mean someone who is like a high priest in some way. * When this word is used in this way, it describes Jesus.