priesthood

CEFRB2

/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The position or group of people who are priests.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.

Examples

  • He spent years studying in the seminary before entering the priesthood.

  • Sami left the priesthood.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Priests as a group.

  2. The role or office of a priest.

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In context

  • What is Aaronic Priesthood?

  • Holonym: clergy

  • Near-synonym: clergy

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).