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priesthood
noun priest·hood \ˈprēst-ˌhu̇d, ˈprē-ˌstu̇d\
the priesthood : the job of being a priest
: a group of priests in a particular religion
Full Definition of PRIESTHOOD
1
: the office, dignity, or character of a priest
2
: the whole body of priests
3
: elite 1 <the priesthood of the art world>
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First Known Use of PRIESTHOOD
before 12th century
Related to PRIESTHOOD
- Synonyms
- A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, crème de la crème, elect, fat, flower, illuminati, pick, pink, pride, elite, prime, royalty, upper crust
Rhymes with PRIESTHOOD
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