priesthood
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːst.hʊd/
Definition
The office, dignity, or collective body of priests in a religious organization.
Examples
She felt a strong calling to the priesthood from a very young age.
The church recently debated whether to open the priesthood to married individuals.
He spent decades serving the priesthood with humility and dedication.
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