priesthood

BrE /ˈprɪst.hʊd/ AmE /ˈprɪst.hʊd/

noun en → es

1 RELIGIOUS ROLE [singular] B2

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

  • He dedicated his life to the priesthood.

    Dedicó su vida al sacerdocio.

2 GROUP OF PRIESTS [plural] B2

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

  • The priesthood is responsible for conducting services.

    El clero es responsable de llevar a cabo los servicios religiosos.