In Candomblé, a male priest is known as a "babalorixá", a female priestess as "iyalorixá", or alternatively as a "makota" or "nêngua". The choice of term used can indicate which nation of orixá a person worships. A priestess running a terreiro is a "mâe de santo" (mother of saints), a priest who does so is a "pai de santo" (father of saints). These "parents of saints" are often known for seeking to exert considerable control over their initiates, who are expected to submit to their authority. A priest or priestess is in charge of the terreiro and is not constrained by external religious authorities.