Priesthood Meaning
/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe role or office of a priest.
nounPriests as a group.
Sentence Examples
What is Aaronic Priesthood?
Sami left the priesthood.
He spent years studying in the seminary before entering the priesthood.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He dedicated his life to the ____, serving his religious community for over forty years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He entered the ____ after years of spiritual reflection and a deep calling to serve his community.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The priesthood sold the land when it became apparent that its donor had no intention of redeeming it."
— 2001, David L. Lieber, Jules Harlow, Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary, page 755:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He dedicated his life to the ____, serving his religious community for over forty years.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He entered the ____ after years of spiritual reflection and a deep calling to serve his community.