Synonyms for priesthood


Grammar : Noun
Spell : preest-hoo d
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprist hʊd

Top 10 synonyms for priesthood Other synonyms for the word priesthood

Définition of priesthood

Origin :
  • Old English preosthad; see priest + -hood.
  • noun clergy
Example sentences :
  • Such was the manner in which he had ascended step by step to the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • But unlike Froment he cannot shake off the shackles of his priesthood.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • It would be vain for him to try to obliterate the traces of his priesthood.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • We of the priesthood of science saw the inevitable disaster.
  • Extract from : « The Heads of Apex » by Francis Flagg
  • The archbishop never had any inclination for the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
  • For Ireland is in a state of slavery—not to England, but to the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • It was well for the household of Ameres that he occupied so exalted a position in the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty
  • This class, men and women, are completely under the guidance of the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou
  • Their priesthood—if it can be called a priesthood—is patriarchal.
  • Extract from : « The Island Mystery » by George A. Birmingham
  • His name was Bassi, and like myself he had given up the priesthood.
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

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