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priesthood

/priːstˈhʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does priesthood mean?

noun

The office or position of a priest; the body of priests in a particular church or denomination. A group of people who have a special spiritual or priestly role.

Example

"The priesthood of the church was responsible for performing the sacred rituals."

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