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priesthood

/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables
priest-hood
IPA
/ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The role or office of a priest.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Priests as a group.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

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Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Religion.

Inflected Forms

priesthoods (plural)

Phrases

bought priesthood priesthood of all believers

Frequently Paired Words

priestliness priestly ordained ordination curateship curacy parsonship parsonhood

Synonyms

priestship clergy

Questions

How do you pronounce priesthood?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/.
What does priesthood mean?
The role or office of a priest.
Where does priesthood come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce priesthood

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