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priestly Definition and Meaning in English (priestly definition)

adjective
Synonyms:sacerdotalclericalecclesiastical
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Priestly definition: Relating to or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.

Definitions of Priestly

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.

Example Sentences

“He wore his priestly vestments for the ceremony.”

“The community respected his priestly wisdom.”

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nounpriest
nounpriesthood
nounpriestess

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Priestly definition: Relating to or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood.
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