Definitions
the body of ordained religious practitioners
Word origin
From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest + -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”).
Used in a sentence
“Holonym: clergy”
“Near-synonym: clergy”
“The priesthood sold the land when it became apparent that its donor had no intention of redeeming it.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Ordained clergy”10 letters
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