priestdom
priestdom · priestdoms
Political rule or sweeping social control exercised by a class of priestsPolitical rule or sweeping social control exercised by a class of priests; a ruling class of priests.
Meaning
2 senses(rare)Political rule or sweeping social control exercised by a class of priests; a ruling class of priests.
(rare)Priests collectively or priests of a particular religious group or affiliation collectively.
Origin
From priest + -dom.From priest + -dom.
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Forms
plural: priestdoms| Singular | priestdom |
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