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A priest is one? (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cardinal

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'a priest' is the first definition.
(I know that cardinal is a type of bishop)

'is one?' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for cardinal that I've seen before include "of prime importance" , "Counsellor to the Pope" , "Key" , "Senior churchman - bird" , "Type of number or prelate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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