Usually means: Legendary Christian king, mythical realm.
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  2. Prester John: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
  3. Prester John: Collins English Dictionary
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▸ noun:  (mediaeval folklore) A legendary Christian king of a distant Eastern or African kingdom.

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Saint George, priest-king, shepherd king, Pope Joan, stork, antigod, high priest, Asmodeus, god-king, Father Christmas, more...
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