priestly
adjective
Simple meaning
Like a religious leader or what they do.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹistli
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Definition
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adjective
Of or relating to priests.
Associated with the priesthood or priests
Having the appearance of or resembling a priest.
history
Pertaining to the Priestly source ("P"), one of the sources of the Torah or Pentateuch according to the documentary hypothesis.
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- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “Priestly dedication to the people of his parish.”adjective
- “Priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments.”adjective
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A clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites.
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The body of ordained religious practitioners.
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Sense: of or relating to priests
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