SACERDOTAL


Meaning of SACERDOTAL in English

[ 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'.

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