prophetess

This term specifically denotes a female prophet. While "prophet" is often used as a gender-neutral term in modern English to describe anyone delivering divine revelations, "prophetess" explicitly emphasizes the gender of the individual. It carries a strong biblical or mythological connotation, frequently appearing in religious texts or historical narratives.

In contemporary usage, the word can sometimes feel archaic or overly formal. Depending on the context, using "prophetess" may be seen as a precise descriptor in a theological setting or as an unnecessary gender distinction in a secular or modern spiritual context.