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Vinony

priesthood

noun

  1. dignity and function of a priest in various religions
  2. The priests of a religion or sect
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Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/

noun

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

  1. The role or office of a priest.
  2. Priests as a group.

    “Holonym: clergy”

    “Near-synonym: clergy”

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