priestly

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to priests or their duties and functions.

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Synonyms

hieratic , sacerdotal

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Variants

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priestlier , priestliest , priestliness , priestlinesses , priestly

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Etymology

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From Old French prist, from priest.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'priest' comes from the Old French word 'priest', which means 'priest' or 'father'.

2. In some Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions, priests are referred to as 'Fathers'.

3. The Catholic Church recognizes several degrees of priesthood: deacon, subdeacon, acolyte, exorcist, lector, and porter.

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Related Concepts

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1. clergy: The body of ordained ministers in a Christian church or other religious organization.

2. sacrament: A religious rite or ceremony regarded as a visible sign or symbol of inward spiritual grace.

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Culture

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In various cultures and religions, the term 'priestly' is used to describe individuals who are responsible for performing religious rituals and administering sacraments. In Christianity, for instance, priests are ordained ministers of the Eucharist and the Word.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'priestly' with 'priesthood' or 'religious ceremony'.

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