Priesthood - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈpriːsthʊd|
Brit.
|ˈpriːsthʊd|
noun
- the body of ordained religious practitioners
Extra examples
What is the influence of the priesthood in today's society?
He experienced a calling to enter the priesthood.
...applicants are rigorously cathechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood...
He was formally degraded from the priesthood.
The younger son was destined for the priesthood.
The real joy of the priesthood is helping people find personal fulfilment.
He is celebrating 30 years in the priesthood.
There has been a decline in the number of people joining the priesthood.
Word forms
noun
singular: priesthood
plural: priesthoods
singular: priesthood
plural: priesthoods
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