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priesthood in Chinese

priesthood in Chinese is 圣职者 — priesthood means the office, role, or status of being a priest.

priesthood in Chinese

圣职者
noun
Pronounced: shèng zhí zhě
The role or office of a priest.

What does "priesthood" mean?

  1. noun The office, role, or status of being a priest.
    "Ordination marks the moment a man formally enters the priesthood."
  2. noun Priests considered together as a body or institution.
    "The whole priesthood gathered in the temple for the yearly ceremony."
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priesthood in a sentence

  • Ordination marks the moment a man formally enters the priesthood.
  • She respects his decision to leave the priesthood and teach.
  • The whole priesthood gathered in the temple for the yearly ceremony.
  • In many ancient cultures, the priesthood kept records and advised rulers.

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What is "priesthood" in Chinese?
"priesthood" in Chinese is 圣职者. priesthood means: The office, role, or status of being a priest.
How do you pronounce 圣职者?
"priesthood" in Chinese is 圣职者, pronounced "shèng zhí zhě".
How do you use "priesthood" in a sentence?
Example: "Ordination marks the moment a man formally enters the priesthood." In Chinese, "priesthood" is 圣职者.
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