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priesthood

/ˈpriːsthʊd/

/ˈpristˌhʊd/

Translations

priesthoodnoun

priesthoods

He dedicated his life to the priesthood.

Он посвятил свою жизнь священству.

Synonyms

sacerdotal office

ecclesiastical order

priesthoodadjective

/ˈpriːsthʊd/

/ˈpristˌhʊd/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., “priesthood authority”).

priesthoodnoun

The office or position of a priest.

He was called to the priesthood at a young age.

The collective body of priests in a particular religion or church.

The priesthood gathered to discuss the new policies.

The state of being a priest.

His dedication to the priesthood was evident in his daily life.

priesthoodadjective

Relating to or associated with the priesthood.

They attended a priesthood leadership session.