A person who performs exorcisms, often in a religious or supernatural context. The term is relatively rare and may appear in fiction, folklore, or specialized religious settings.
In that village, an exorcist performed a ritual to drive away evil spirits.
As an exorcist, he has saved many people from spiritual suffering.
Compound of 祓 (exorcism, purification) + 魔 (demon, evil spirit) + 師 (master, specialist). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the term follows a common pattern for religious or professional titles.