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priesthood in German

priesthood in German is Priesterschaft, Priesteramt, Priestertum — priesthood means the office, role, or status of being a priest.

priesthood in German

Priesterschaft
noun
The role or office of a priest.
Priesteramt
noun
The role or office of a priest.
Priestertum
noun
The role or office of a priest.
Priesterschaft
noun
Priests as a group.
Priestertum
noun
Priests as a group.
Priesterschaft
noun
Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.
Priestertum
noun
Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.
Priesterwürde
noun
Authority to act in the name of God or the divine in general.

What does "priesthood" mean?

  1. noun The office, role, or status of being a priest.
    "He was called to the priesthood after years of theological study."
  2. noun Priests considered together as a body or institution.
    "The priesthood held considerable influence over medieval politics."
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priesthood in a sentence

  • He was called to the priesthood after years of theological study.
  • The priesthood held considerable influence over medieval politics.

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What is "priesthood" in German?

"priesthood" in German is Priesterschaft, Priesteramt, Priestertum. priesthood means: The office, role, or status of being a priest.

How do you use "priesthood" in a sentence?

Example: "He was called to the priesthood after years of theological study." In German, "priesthood" is Priesterschaft, Priesteramt, Priestertum.

Are there other ways to say "priesthood" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "priesthood": Priesterschaft, Priesteramt, Priestertum, Priesterwürde.

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