priesthood
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priesthoods
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priesthoods
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIESTHOOD
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the priesthood
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the job of being a priest
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He is entering the priesthood. [=becoming a priest]
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He decided to leave the priesthood. [=stop being a priest]
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a group of priests in a particular religion
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an ancient civilization that was ruled by a priesthood
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What is the influence of the priesthood in today's society?
