English Explanatory Dictionary

priesthood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The role or office of a priest.
  2. Priests as a group.
  3. Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ en-us-priesthood.ogg

Word forms

priesthood priesthoods

Etymology

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

Synonyms

priestship clergy

Related words

priestliness priestly

Derived words

bought priesthood priesthood of all believers
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