priesthood
BrE /ˈprɪst.hʊd/ AmE /ˈprɪst.hʊd/
noun en → es
the state of being a priest or the group of priests in a church or religion
el sacerdocio, la jerarquía eclesiástica
- the priesthood
Collocations priesthood of a church · priesthood in Christianity
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He dedicated his life to the priesthood.
Dedicó su vida al sacerdocio.
the group of priests in a church or religion
el clero, los sacerdotes
- a/the priesthood
Collocations priesthood of the Catholic Church · priesthood in a religious order
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The priesthood is responsible for conducting services.
El clero es responsable de llevar a cabo los servicios religiosos.