priesthood

🇺🇸 /ˈpriːsthʊd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpriːsthʊd/
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noun
R

The role or job of being a religious leader, like a priest.

Many people aspire to join the priesthood to serve their community.

R

A group of religious leaders, like priests, in a specific religion or area.

The priesthood of the local church is dedicated to helping the community.

translation

n. The role or job of being a religious leader, like a priest.; A group of religious leaders, like priests, in a specific religion or area.

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Plural priesthoods