Definition of Priesthood

1. Noun. The body of ordained religious practitioners.

Generic synonyms: Profession
Specialized synonyms: Ministry, Rabbinate, Clergy
Derivative terms: Priest, Priest

Definition of Priesthood

1. n. The office or character of a priest; the priestly function.

Definition of Priesthood

1. Noun. The role or office of a priest ¹

2. Noun. Priests as a group; the clergy ¹

3. Noun. Authority to act in the name of God. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Priesthood

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Priesthood

priest-penitent privilege
priest-ridden
priestcap
priestcaps
priestcraft
priestcrafts
priestdom
priested
priesteries
priestery
priestess
priestesses
priestesshood
priestesshoods
priestesslike
priesthood (current term)
priesthoods
priesting
priestism
priestisms
priestless
priestlier
priestliest
priestlike
priestliness
priestlinesses
priestly
priests
prieve
prieved

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