padi 1comm. usually refers to Catholic priests, but some speakers have extended its meaning to clergy of any denomination; in the Old Testament of the Bible, it refers to members of the Aaronic priesthood. (sem. domains: 4.9.7 - Religious organization, 4.9.7.1 - Religious person.) 2intrans. to enter the priesthood. Mumpadi nan imbabalena hin maongal te miunuunud hi padi. His child will enter the priesthood when he grows up because he tags along with the priest. muN‑/nuN‑. Language Of Borrowing: Spanish: padre.