sacerdotal meaning

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sacerdotal (adjective): of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism.

sacerdotal has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sacerdotal as an adjective

  1. of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism
    • sacerdotal emphasis on the authority of priests

    Related forms: sacerdotalism

  2. associated with the priesthood or priests
    • priestly (or sacerdotal) vestments
    • hieratic gestures

    Synonyms: priestly, hieratic, hieratical

    Related forms: priesthood

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SA · words ending in AL · 10-letter words

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