[ ˌsakə'dəʊt(ə)l ]
■ adjective
1》 relating to priests or the priesthood.
2》 Theology relating to or denoting a doctrine which ascribes sacrificial functions and spiritual or supernatural powers to ordained priests.
Derivatives
~ism noun
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. ~is , from sacerdos , sacerdot- 'priest'.