LookItUppriesthood
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpriːsthʊd/
priesthood means: All the priests of a religion, considered as a group.
noun
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All the priests of a religion, considered as a group.
- He joined the priesthood as a young man.
- The priesthood held considerable political power.
- Women were excluded from that religion’s priesthood.
Questions about priesthood
What does priesthood mean?
All the priests of a religion, considered as a group.
What is priesthood in other languages?
Türkçe: rahipler · Español: clero · Français: clergé · Deutsch: Priesterschaft · Italiano: clero · 日本語: 聖職者団
How do you pronounce priesthood?
It is pronounced /ˈpriːsthʊd/.
How do you use priesthood in a sentence?
He joined the priesthood as a young man. The priesthood held considerable political power.
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