priesthood
Translation
priesthood, the clergy
Examples
He entered the priesthood at a young age.
He entered the priesthood at a young age.
The priesthood has specific duties.
The priesthood has specific duties.
Grammar Patterns
the priesthood the office or position of a priest He felt a calling to the priesthood.
to enter the priesthood to become a priest He entered the priesthood after college.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the clergy, ministry, the cloth
Etymology
Composed of 'priest' and the suffix '-hood', which denotes a state or condition.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-hood' often means a state or group, like in 'childhood' or 'neighborhood'. So, 'priesthood' is the state of being a 'priest'.