PRIESTHOOD


Meaning of PRIESTHOOD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' pr ē st- ˌ hu ̇ d, ' pr ē - ˌ stu ̇ d

Function: noun

Date: before 12th century

1 : the office, dignity, or character of a priest

2 : the whole body of priests

3 : ELITE 1 <the priesthood of the art world>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.