priesthood

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English presthed, presthede, presthod, presthode, from Old English prēosthād (“priesthood”), equivalent to priest +‎ -hood. Compare Dutch priesterheid (“priesthood”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɹiːstˌhʊd/ === Noun === priesthood (countable and uncountable, plural priesthoods) The role or office of a priest. Synonym: priestship Coordinate terms: curateship, curacy, parsonship, parsonhood, rectorship, rectorate, vicarship, vicarage Priests as a group. Holonym: clergy Near-synonym: clergy Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general. ==== Derived terms ==== bought priesthood priesthood of all believers ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====